Software Engineer

Who We Are

Vial is a hyper-scalable biotech company advancing programs into the clinic by leveraging dramatically cheaper trials and computationally designed therapeutics.

Our mission is to reimagine drug development in order to cure all human diseases. We have assembled a talented team of clinical operators, scientists, and innovative thinkers to achieve this vision.

Vial is based in San Francisco, California, and was founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have grown rapidly to a team of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding from leading investors including General Catalyst, Box Group, and Byers Capital.

Vial is rebuilding the infrastructure to advance research. By deploying technology at every step, we are creating a more efficient future for drug discovery.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Software Engineer at Vial, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling the technology that powers our clinical trials platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness in drug development. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of their work, and are passionate about leveraging technology to transform biotech.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy to support the scalability and performance of Vial's platform
• Build and maintain end-to-end applications using modern frameworks and technologies
• Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to develop new features and improve existing ones
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system inefficiencies
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• 4+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development
• 3+ years of experience with Node.js
• Proficiency in JavaScript and widely adopted libraries/frameworks (React, Express, etc.)
• Preference for experience working with one or more of the following: Typescript, Postgresql, Nextjs, Nodejs, Cypress, GCP
• Strong knowledge of databases and experience designing scalable data models
• Passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and take initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed
• Experience in healthcare or clinical trials is a plus

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