Senior Software Engineering Manager, Lab Data Platform

Profluent Bio

. Lead, mentor, and grow a software engineering team using cloud-native technologies to build scalable data integration pipelines that transform raw protein engineering data into actionable insights for our ML models .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeEmeryville • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryCloudDjangoGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a software engineering team using cloud-native technologies to build scalable data integration pipelines that transform raw protein engineering data into actionable insights for our ML models
Architect and deliver the technical roadmap for our data platform, using GCP and Python to build scalable pipelines and web-based applications that organize, process, and visualize the output of our protein engineering campaigns
Drive cross-functional alignment by sitting at the intersection of biology, data science, and machine learning to translate complex experimental requirements into technical solutions that accelerate our protein design cycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field
Proven success delivering production-ready applications and infrastructure at scale, strong proficiency in Python and modern development workflows (git, Agile, CI/CD)
A background that incorporates backend and frontend (Django) frameworks, cloud platforms (GCP), and databases (PostgreSQL, BigQuery)
Experience building or integrating research-focused software and/or scientific data systems (like Benchling), where you have partnered directly with wet-lab scientists to translate massive, complex experimental datasets into scalable and actionable software solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design
Competitive compensation package with equity participation
401(k) with a strong employer match
Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDjangoGCPPostgreSQLBigQueryCI/CDAgiledata integrationcloud-native technologiessoftware engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcross-functional alignmentcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtechnical translationorganizational skillsteam growthinterpersonal skills

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science