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Staff Software Engineer

Asimov, Inc.
Boston, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
startup.jobs

Tech stack

Python (Programming Language) SQLAlchemy Graphql Api Design

Job description

  • Make architectural decisions that will shape Kernel for years, with real ownership over how the system evolves.
  • Design GraphQL APIs for searching, editing and analyzing tens of thousands of genetic constructs using Python 3, SQLAlchemy and Strawberry.
  • Architect data models that represent the genuine complexity of biological systems.
  • Interface directly with synthetic biologists to understand their workflows and identify tools that would transform their productivity.
  • Be part of an on-call rotation to support the software you’ve helped develop.

Requirements

  • You have 10+ years building production software - systems that other engineers depend on, not research code that runs once.
  • You have deep expertise in Python 3, and ideally with GraphQL, SQLAlchemy, and/or Strawberry.
  • You’re the kind of engineer who loses track of time working on an interesting technical problem. You want challenges that will have you waking up with a new idea that you can’t wait to try.
  • You think about API design, data migrations, and what happens when the system has 10x usage.
  • You want to help design a product with a close-knit team, not just write code from predefined specifications. You can navigate the ambiguity of building something first-of-its-kind.

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Understanding the core concepts of API design

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Exploring the specific workplace responsibilities of staff software engineers

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Prioritizing backward compatibility in API design

Justin Kitagawa · Coffee With Developers

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Embracing the role of an ambitious software finisher

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