The Allen Institute for Cell Science is dedicated to advancing cell biology research through innovative software solutions. They are seeking a talented developer to build web-based and Python tools for processing and visualizing large-scale biological imaging data, while collaborating closely with scientists and designers.
Responsibilities
- Front end: create and maintain core functionality of image analysis, visualization, and data management tools
- Implement front end design solutions to specification
- Develop Python code to directly assist scientists to simplify and scale their work
- Optimize loading, saving, and converting large image arrays with metadata
- Collect requirements and find opportunities for new tools
- Actively participate in collaboration with design, giving thoughtful input on technical approach and/or alternatives
- Perform software development duties using best practices - follow industry standards, develop unit tests, participate in code reviews, etc
- Follow the Allen Institute’s software management and deployment standards including source code management, issue tracking, staging and deployment standards, and documentation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent combination of degree and experience
- Minimum 1 year of related experience
- Experience with Typescript/CSS/React and deploying web applications
- Experience with Python for scientific computing; for example: numpy, pandas, scipy, xarray, dask
- Experience or interest in performance optimization and scalability
- Familiarity with both relational and document databases
- Solid foundation in matrices and linear algebra
- Experience working on an agile development team
- Enthusiasm for working closely with cross-functional colleagues and stakeholders
- Experience building and maintaining server-side applications, including data access APIs
- Interest in, or experience with, 3D graphics such as OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX, three.js
- Experience with AI, running ML models and evaluating results
- Experience with build processes and continuous integration such as GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with C++
- Strong communication skills
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide.
- These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan.
- Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide.
Company Overview
The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://alleninstitute.org/.