Senior Software Engineer
Culture Biosciences
Summary
Culture Biosciences is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who has spent part of their career as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar role to help build the software systems that power Console, our cloud bioprocessing platform. In this role, you will design and develop scalable applications that connect scientific workflows, cloud infrastructure, and hardware running in labs. You'll work across the stack to deliver products and features that delight scientists in a highly technical, cross-functional environment, and bring the testing and automation mindset that enables us to safely iterate on our platform.
Job description
The Opportunity
Culture Biosciences is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who has spent part of their career as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar role to help build the software systems that power Console, our cloud bioprocessing platform. In this role, you will design and develop scalable applications that connect scientific workflows, cloud infrastructure, and hardware running in labs. You'll work across the stack to deliver products and features that delight scientists in a highly technical, cross-functional environment, and bring the testing and automation mindset that enables us to safely iterate on our platform.
This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys building reliable software in production, and can partner effectively with multiple teams spanning software, hardware, and scientific domains.
What You'll Do
- Build a single-box emulator of our full stack, hardware and software, for release testing today and customer in-silico validation down the line.
- Shape how we test hardware-in-the-loop systems, from unit coverage to end-to-end runs against real and simulated instruments.
- Help define how we verify, trace, and document software changes as we move toward regulated environments.
- Design and build features for Console, our bioprocess management software in the cloud.
- Partner with software, hardware, and scientific teams to translate bioprocessing and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to strong software development practices across the team.
- Learn about biotechnology and bioprocess development.
About You
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- You have prior experience as an Software Development Engineer in Test, Test Infrastructure Engineer, or in a similar automation-focused role.
- You have experience working on and scaling full-stack applications, including frontend development and backend service design.
- You're product focused and think about the perspective of end users in all aspects of your development.
- You have a reputation of being technically rigorous.
- You're kind, curious and enjoy learning new things.
- You value communication and connection with a multidisciplinary team.
- You care that you're building something that solves a problem and helps end users.
Preferred Skills
- You have experience with simulators, emulators, or hardware-in-the-loop test harnesses.
- You have experience shipping software in a regulated industry (for example: medical devices, pharma, biopharma, petrochemical).
- You have a Site Reliability Engineering or DevOps background.
- You have a strong interest in life sciences or biotechnology.
Location & Schedule
This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate will work remotely and must be able to effectively collaborate with team members across locations.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Prior experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, Test Infrastructure Engineer, or similar automation-focused role
- Experience working on and scaling full-stack applications, including frontend development and backend service design
- Product focused and think about the perspective of end users
- Technically rigorous
- Kind, curious and enjoy learning new things
- Value communication and connection with a multidisciplinary team
- Care about building something that solves a problem and helps end users
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Responsible Time Off
- 11 paid company holidays
- Week-long winter break
- 12 weeks parental leave
Company overview
Culture Biosciences is a pioneering biotechnology company that has revolutionized bioprocess development through its innovative cloud-based bioreactor platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company operates as a 'bioreactor lab in the cloud,' enabling scientists to accelerate bioprocess development with high-throughput bioreactor services. Culture Biosciences' integrated platform combines automated bioreactors, robotic sample handling, and cloud data monitoring to provide comprehensive bioprocessing solutions. Customers can design experiments remotely while Culture executes them using their proprietary 250mL and 5L bioreactors, with real-time monitoring and data analysis available through their online dashboard. The company serves biotech companies working on therapeutics, materials, fuels, and foods, helping them quickly run experiments and develop manufacturing processes to bring products to market faster. With over 20,000 bioreactor runs completed and more than 70 customers served, Culture Biosciences has established itself as a leader in cloud-native bioprocessing technology, offering services including strain screening, media optimization, process characterization, and bioprocess modeling. Their recent innovations include the Stratyx™ 250 cloud-integrated mobile bioreactor system, which further enhances remote process control and automation capabilities.