Remote Senior Software Engineer, Data

Description:

• We are looking for a Senior Software Data Engineer to join our growing Data Team.
• This position reports to the Engineering Manager and involves evolving data models in various datastores and operationalizing production-grade data pipelines.
• You will collaborate with a world-class team and experience growth and mentorship while applying data engineering solutions to shape the future of scientific discovery.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with Machine Learning, Fullstack engineers, and Science to solve complex document mining challenges, helping to capture and model additional scientific experiments.
• You will help define and apply best practices for a broad platform of technologies in a cloud-based environment.
• The role involves leading or consulting on engineering design proposals following the unified Platform Stream roadmap at BenchSci.
• You will leverage a deep understanding of the business context and team goals to make independent technical decisions amidst open-ended requirements.
• Proactively identifying new opportunities and advocating for improvements to current projects is essential.
• You will respond with urgency to operational issues and own resolutions within your sphere of responsibility.
• The role requires challenging the status quo and proposing newer technologies or ways of working.
• You will scale data pipelines to ensure data transitions from research to platform quickly and reliably.
• Working with sources that contain both semi-structured and unstructured data is also part of the job.

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field within science is required.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience working as a software developer in the industry.
• Proficiency in Python is essential.
• Proficiency in SQL is also required.
• Experience with event-driven architecture with Pub/Sub is necessary.
• A track record in building high-quality, maintainable code is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers an engaging remote-first culture.
• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options is provided.
• There is a robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year.
• Company closures for 14 additional days throughout the year are included.
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays is available.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits are offered.
• An annual learning & development budget is provided.
• A one-time home office set-up budget is available upon joining BenchSci.
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance is included.
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options are offered.
• The ability to save for retirement with a company match is also part of the benefits package.