Remote Principal Software Engineer

Description:

• Matterworks is building AI tools to extract insights from biological data and unlock opportunities in therapeutic discovery, development, and manufacturing.
• The Principal Software Engineer will drive architectural and product vision, planning, and delivery as part of a small team.
• The role requires 10+ years of experience across the entire software development lifecycle.
• The engineer will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including engineering, machine learning, applied sciences, and product team members.
• Success in this role demands a blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership to solve ambiguous problems, mentor talent, and align solutions with business goals.
• Key responsibilities include defining and driving the long-term vision for core software architecture, leading product and platform development, providing engineering leadership, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring software engineers.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience developing software using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Proven ability to work across the full stack from cloud infrastructure design to user experience and delivery is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading a functional area within a team or organization is necessary.
• Proficiency in agile development with the ability to deliver value iteratively while balancing technical depth and business impact is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to balance priorities with minimal oversight is required.
• Industry experience in life sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, or a related field is preferred.
• Candidates must be proficient in architecting end-to-end solutions using a cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in batch and streaming data processing technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Flink, Trino, Airflow, Elasticsearch, and SQL is necessary.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with product, machine learning, applied science, and other engineers is essential.
• A passion for contributing to an early-stage startup and solving novel scientific challenges is required.

Benefits:

• Matterworks offers a competitive base salary and stock options.
• Benefits include health and dental insurance, vision coverage, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401k with company match.
• Employees enjoy a flexible work environment and an unlimited time away policy.
• Commuter benefits and parking are provided.
• Regular team meals and outings are organized.
• The company supports continued education, coursework, and conference participation.