Lead Software Engineer, Platform

PostEra(25 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$190,000 - $220,000Engineering

About this role

This role leads the architectural design and development of PostEra's Proton drug discovery platform, focusing on scalable systems that support many concurrent projects. The position combines hands-on backend engineering with strategic decisions around data architecture, microservices, and ML-driven workflows. The engineer will collaborate closely with scientists and ML experts to bring novel machine learning research into production for drug discovery. The role also includes mentoring engineers and directly managing a small team as part of a minimalist, highly collaborative organization.

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Required Skills

Systems Design
Backend Development
Technical Leadership
Microservices Architecture
Data Architecture
API Design
Cloud Computing
AWS
Container Orchestration
Infrastructure As Code

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

About PostEra

postera.ai

PostEra is a 21st-century biopharma company that applies machine learning to medicinal chemistry. Its Proton AI platform designs and optimizes small molecules and synthesis plans to accelerate discovery and shorten the timeline for new medicines. PostEra works with pharma, biotech, and academic partners to prioritize compounds, streamline synthesis, and advance therapeutic candidates toward patients.