Prolific Machines

Senior Software Platform Engineer

Emeryville, California · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$210kDetected 48 days ago

TypeScriptPythonGoRustC++SQLPostgreSQLMySQLCI/CDLinuxDevOpsPlatform EngineeringEmbedded SystemsControlsTCP/IPSCADA

About the role

This is a high-ownership role with significant opportunity to shape the long-term direction of software systems at Prolific.

Experience setting up and owning their own development environment (incl. unit/integration/end-to-end testing, continuous integration, etc.)
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work and have equal opportunities to succeed.

Strong systems-level thinking and ability to reason across software, firmware, hardware, and operational workflows
Ability to balance rapid prototyping with long-term architectural scalability
Experience decomposing complex systems into modular, maintainable subsystems
Fluency in Python and proficiency in at least one other general-purpose language (e.g. TypeScript, Go, Rust)
Experience defining requirements, designing, implementing, and deploying software
Experience designing software for reliability, maintainability, and operational robustness in mission-critical systems
Experience deploying and maintaining cloud-connected applications or services
Experience working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
Experience working closely with end users to iteratively improve software usability and workflows
Experience interfacing software with hardware systems (serial, TCP/IP, etc.) and ability to debug issues across the software/hardware boundary

MS with 5+ years or BS with 7+ years of professional software development experience.
Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light.
Prolific is supported by leading investors, including Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mayfield, and SOSV.
Help us create a brighter tomorrow with biology.
Success in this position requires strong systems thinking and comfort operating across the hardware/software boundary.

Prolific Machines values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.
Prolific Machines is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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