Product Engineer - Frontend

Job title: Senior Frontend Engineer

Job type: Permanent

Salary: $180,000 - $190,000

Role Location: South San Francisco, CA

Visa requirements: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

The Company

Our client is dedicated to advancing global health and sustainability by empowering scientists with cutting-edge DNA sequencing tools. Their solutions enable thousands of innovators—from Nobel laureates to biotech startups, academic labs, and DIY biohackers—to accelerate their research. Operating a global network of 10 labs, they deliver DNA sequencing results overnight or same-day, saving scientists an estimated 2 million hours in 2024. By making sequencing 30 times cheaper and 10 times faster, they support groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, biotechnology, and sustainable food solutions. Every team member at this firm plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of scientific research.

Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will develop and manage interactive web applications that empower scientists to visualize DNA sequencing data, identify mutations, and gain insights for transformative research. Key responsibilities include:

• Building user-friendly web apps using modern JavaScript frameworks and visualization tools to support DNA sequence analysis.
• Evolving into a leadership role, shaping the technical architecture of our data visualization platform and guiding product development.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, customer-facing solutions that enhance scientific workflows.
• Leveraging full-stack expertise to integrate frontend applications with backend systems, ensuring seamless data processing.
• Driving projects from concept to production, incorporating user feedback to refine features that delight researchers.
• Mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment to accelerate innovation.
  
  
  

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience developing intuitive, customer-facing web frontends.
• 3+ years of technical leadership, managing teams to deliver web application products.
• Extensive expertise in data visualization frameworks such as D3.js and Deck.gl, with a focus on performance optimization.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Svelte.
• Experience with Python-based full-stack frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django) and REST API design.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational database modeling.
• Preferred: Experience with WebAssembly for compute-intensive frontend operations.
• Preferred: Strong interest in biotechnology and DNA sequencing visualization.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible hybrid work environment in South San Francisco.
• Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and biotech training.
• Collaborative, high-energy team culture with a focus on innovation and impact.
• Opportunity to contribute to world-changing scientific discoveries in medicine and sustainability.
  
  
  

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