Senior Backend Engineer

Lila Sciences is pioneering the future of scientific discovery as the world's first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab. We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our innovative software platform team, where you'll play a crucial role in building cutting-edge tools for automated scientific analysis. This position requires 4-8 years of commercial software development experience and deep expertise in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on Python and cloud technologies.

You'll be working at the intersection of software engineering and scientific discovery, collaborating with ML researchers, scientists, and engineers to build robust, scalable systems that power breakthrough discoveries in human health, climate, and sustainability. The role demands strong technical skills across the full stack, from React and TypeScript to Python and cloud infrastructure, as well as experience with modern DevOps practices and containerization.

The ideal candidate brings not only technical excellence but also strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across disciplines. You'll be joining a uniquely cross-functional and collaborative environment where diversity of thought is valued and all voices are heard. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at a company that's applying AI to revolutionize scientific discovery.

Benefits include the chance to work on meaningful problems at the cutting edge of science and technology, alongside a talented team of engineers, scientists, and researchers. The position is based in Cambridge, MA, putting you at the heart of one of the world's leading innovation hubs. If you're passionate about using technology to solve humanity's greatest challenges and want to be part of shaping the future of scientific discovery, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.