Principal Frontend Engineer

Overview

On Site
160k - 190k
Full Time

Skills

UI
User Experience
Communication
Research
Workflow
Interfaces
Performance Tuning
Accessibility
Mentorship
Collaboration
Frontend Development
React.js
TypeScript
GraphQL
Product Design
Node.js
Data Visualization
Plotly
D3.js
JavaScript
Genomics
Health Care
Science

Job Details

We're building the next generation of software tools that accelerate scientific discovery. Our platform powers mission-critical workflows in areas like drug discovery, genomics, and lab automation - helping scientists move faster, collaborate smarter, and uncover insights that improve human health.

We're looking for a Principal Frontend Engineer to craft beautiful, performant web interfaces that make complex biological data and workflows intuitive and actionable. If you're passionate about great UI/UX, love clean code, and want to make a real-world impact in biotech, we'd love to talk.

What You'll Do
  • Build and maintain complex, high-performance UIs using React and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with scientists, designers, and backend engineers to deliver intuitive, data-driven interfaces
  • Integrate and optimize communication with our GraphQL APIs and Node.js services
  • Translate complex biological and research workflows into clean, usable interfaces
  • Champion frontend best practices, performance optimization, and accessibility
  • Help shape our design system and engineering standards as we scale
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead by example in code quality and collaboration

What We're Looking For
  • 8+ years of experience in frontend development, ideally in data-rich environments
  • Deep experience with React and TypeScript
  • Strong knowledge of GraphQL and working with component-based architectures
  • Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams with backend engineers and product/design
  • Comfort working in or alongside Node.js codebases
  • A passion for clean, testable, maintainable code
  • Bonus: Interest or experience in scientific or data visualization (e.g., Plotly, D3)

Nice to Have
  • Experience with frameworks like Next.js or SSR applications
  • Familiarity with biotech, genomics, or healthcare data domains
  • Experience working with design systems or building internal tools
  • A growth mindset and eagerness to learn about the science behind our platform

Why Join Us
  • Be part of a mission-driven team using software to drive progress in science and medicine
  • Competitive compensation with equity in a growing company
  • Remote flexibility, flexible hours, and a collaborative, values-driven culture
  • Work with world-class scientists, engineers, and innovators
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
  • Ongoing opportunities to learn from biotech leaders and make a real impact
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