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Software Instrumentation Engineer

Employer
DNA Script
Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Start date
Oct 11, 2020

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Discipline
Engineering, Software Engineer, Information Technology, Software Development, General
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay
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Job Details

We are looking to assemble a team of best-in-class, innovative and passionate people. We want to gather their talents and skills to achieve one goal: unlock the power of "DNA-write". We offer the opportunity of joining a dynamic, international and highly skilled team in a pioneering startup. Our Next-Hour DNA Synthesis platforms not only have the potential to change the way the world makes and uses synthetic DNA, but also to accelerate the rate of discovery by delivering upon the promise of same-day results.

DNA Script is actively searching for a Software Instrumentation Engineer to champion software development and software/system integration efforts for complex mechatronic systems.

The individual will lead internal software functional development along with contributing in all stages of product development from prototype integration and optimization through commercialization.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and to have a large impact on developing a technology that will have far-reaching impact across biological sciences.

The position will be US based, in the South San Francisco, California office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate instrument control software from the prototype phase through release to manufacturing.
  • Develop software using C/C++ for use in life science laboratory automation and DNA Synthesis platforms and systems.
  • Participate in SW architecture development and risk mitigation activities, code reviews, system bring-up, integration, test, debug and verification activities
  • Work with other disciplines (EE, ME, SW) to define requirements, design, test, and debug embedded systems.
  • Interface with and collaborate with internal and external development partners, accelerating product development
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
  • Produce professional documentation and presentations.


Experience

 

  • A Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant technical field.
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Development experience within embedded systems/firmware design for automation systems.
  • Strong experience coding in C/C++.
  • Strong experience developing test methods based on Python
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets and to collaborate in design input and reviews.
  • Technical leadership skills, with the ability to lead small projects and/or in-discipline teams.
  • Experience in Biotechnology area is a significant plus
  • Experience in development of control software for laboratory automation systems is a significant plus


Ideal Candidate will have

 

 

  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and kernel development.
  • Knowledge of State Machines
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: Microcontrollers, device drivers, hardware bring-up, performance optimization, file systems, boot-loading, firmware.
  • Great with Python: In-depth knowledge of threading model, data structures, experience creating Python bindings in C and C++, and experience with regular expressions.
  • Use of source code management (SCM) tools (preferably GIT).
  • The highest level of personal honesty, integrity and commitment; unquestionably walks the talk so others want to follow.


Miscellaneous

 

 

  • Job located in South San Francisco
  • Start date: Q3 2020

 

Company

DNA Script is a leading company in manufacturing de novo synthetic nucleic acids using enzymatic DNA synthesis (EDS) technology. The company aims at accelerating innovation in life science and technology through the decentralization of rapid, on demand and high-quality DNA synthesis. DNA Script's approach leverages nature's billions of years of evolution in synthesizing DNA to set a new standard for customizing nucleic acid synthesis thus accelerating discovery in genetics, genomics, and synthetic biology. Discovery disciplines with profound impacts upon humanity such as biopharma, translational genetics and even molecular information storage all start with synthetic DNA. The company has recently initiated the commercialization of its first EDS powered platform, the SYNTAX system. 

To date, DNA Script has raised over $315M of financing, with leading investors such as Coatue Management, Fidelity Management and Research, Catalio Capital Management, Casdin Capital, LSP, Bpifrance Large Ventures, Danaher, Illumina Ventures, Agilent, Merck Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, Kurma Partners, T Rowe Price, Baillie Gifford and Eurazeo. 

DNA Script also partners on technology and product development with leading organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, Moderna Therapeutics, GE Research, Illumina, the Broad Institute, Harvard University, Institut Pasteur and the French Department of Defense.

DNA Script has its research and manufacturing facilities headquartered in Paris, France, and is in the process of expanding its commercial and development teams in South San Francisco.

Opportunity and Challenges 

We are looking to assemble a team of best-in-class, innovative and passionately eager people.  We want to gather their talents and skills to achieve one goal: unlock the power of “DNA-write.” We offer the opportunity of joining a dynamic, international, and highly skilled team in a pioneering startup. Our DNA On Demand platform not only has the potential to change the way the world makes and uses synthetic DNA, but also to accelerate the rate of discovery by delivering upon the promise of same-day results.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and to have a large impact on developing a technology that will have far-reaching impacts across biological sciences.
 

French office: 67 avenue de Fontainebleau, 94 270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

US Headquarters: 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Suite 400, Daly City, CA 94014, USA

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Company info
Website
Phone
650-457-0844
Location
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Suite 400
 Daly City
CA
94014
United States
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