Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of synthetic fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.

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Position: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Remote, United States

As a Senior Software Engineer at Pivot Bio, you will be a technical lead for a talented scrum team as you help design and implement data processing and web applications that power Pivot Bio’s product development pipeline. This position will be a member of the Data Services group within the Scientific Computing team. The Data Services group is responsible for creating software systems which store, process, and make experimental data accessible to the research community at Pivot Bio. In this role, you will primarily work with field trials data, including UAV/Satellite imagery and geospatial analysis/visualization. You may also work across several other research groups including greenhouse, laboratory, genomics, and bioinformatics.

People who excel on our team hold themselves to a high standard of quality while working independently. They give and receive honest feedback. They are empathetic, proactive, and passionate. They think exponentially and embrace a fast-paced and high-growth environment. If that sounds like you, come join us and be a part of the solution to climate change.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable, reliable, and high-performance web applications using Python and modern web technologies like React.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements, design solutions, and implement features.

Write and maintain high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Continuously improve software development practices and processes.
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development and web application development.
Embody our core values – solve creatively, act fearlessly, model openness, and inspire others.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on data processing and web application development.
Strong proficiency in Python or similar dynamic languages (Ruby, Node.js) to build APIs or process data.
Experience with front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and a JavaScript framework like React, Vue, or Angular.

Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
Strong understanding of software development principles, such as object-oriented programming, design patterns, and agile methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Well-organized and strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with geospatial technologies like PostGIS, ArcGIS, CARTO, deck.gl, MapBox, or similar
Experience with cloud-based development, deployment, and hosting (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Experience with Docker, Linux, Bash
Experience with data warehousing technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Red Shift

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Background in agriculture, science, or research a plus
Contribution to open-source projects a plus

*Must be authorized to work in the United States

What we offer:

Competitive package in a disruptive startup
Stock options
Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
401(k) plan, 3% Match
Commuter benefits
Annual Training & Development support
Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley, Hayward or Boston locations are paid based on National Benchmark data. Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.

Hiring Compensation Range

$114,000—$142,000 USD

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