Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Department
54 - Computational Biology
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Redwood City, CA
Workplace type
Hybrid
Reporting To
Oscar Alvizo

Description

Codexis, a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, CA, is looking to hire a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer.
 Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis™ platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis enzymes can drive improvements, such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improve efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications.  
To meet the goals we’ve set for ourselves, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact. 
Come join us on this journey to transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.
About the Opportunity: The Full-Stack Software Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and providing support to an Oracle based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The candidate will work closely with the development team and end users (both external and internal) to obtain specifications around each development project and communicate its progress.  The candidate will be expected to ensure that the software development life cycle and security policies are being followed.  The position is within the computational biology department based in Redwood City, Ca.  This is a hybrid role which will require the candidate to be on-site for at least 3 days a week.      If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• A team player that is comfortable collaborating with software developers and scientists.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Patient and with the ability to work through end-user requests.
• Excellent oral communication skills.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing and Oracle database
• Develop a LIMS user interface using React
• Build REST APIs
• Use of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence to record software progress and documentation
• Obtain specification for software request from end users and communicate to the development team
• Use of git Java build and integration environments
• Develop in Java, Python, SQL, bash, and JavaScript

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• At least 4 years of industrial experience working as a full-stack engineer.
• At least 2 years experience working on a LIMS system.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

• Experience communicating with Scientists
• Exposure to Bioinformatics, Biology, or similar fields

CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City is $138,500 to $162,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states​.
What can Codexis offer you?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match up to 4% 
• Company Equity 
• Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time 
• Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
• Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Subsidized onsite lunch program
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• And More!

About Codexis Inc

Why join Codexis?

At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.
For more information, visit www.codexis.com.
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES
Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.