Principal Frontend Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts
Hybrid
Full Time
$160k - $190k
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