Senior Software Engineer, Data

BenchSciToronto, Ontario, CanadaRemote, Onsite

We are looking for a

Senior Software Data Engineer to join our growing Data Team! Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will evolve our data models in several styles of datastores and operationalize production-grade data pipelines. As part of this role, you'll collaborate with a world-class team, experience growth and mentorship, and apply data engineering solutions to shape the future of scientific discovery.

You Will:

Collaborate with Machine Learning, Fullstack engineers, and Science to solve complex document mining challenges, helping us capture and model additional scientific experiments
Use your experience to help define and apply best practices for a broad platform of technologies in a cloud-based environment
Lead or consult the authoring of engineering design proposals following the unified Platform Stream roadmap at BenchSci
Leverage a deep understanding of the business context and the team’s goals to unlock independent technical decisions in the face of open-ended requirements
Proactively identify new opportunities (from both internal and external sources) and advocate for and implement improvements to the current state of projects
Respond with urgency and drive urgency in own team to operational issues, owning resolution within one's sphere of responsibility
Challenge the status quo and propose newer technologies or ways of working
Scale data pipelines to allow our data to go from research to platform quickly and reliably
Work with sources that contain both semi-structured and unstructured data

You Have:

A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field within science
5+ years experience working as a software developer in the industry
Proficient with Python
Proficient with SQL
Experience with Event-driven architecture with Pub/Sub
A track record in building high-quality, maintainable code

Nice to have:

Worked with GCP
ML/Data science exposure
Worked with Auth0, Terraform
Worked with the llamaIndex framework and have experience with ConversationalAI

Benefits and Perks:

An engaging remote-first culture A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity optionsA robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every yearCompany closures for 14 more days throughout the yearFlex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidaysComprehensive health and dental benefits.Annual learning & development budgetA one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSciAn annual lifestyle spending account allowanceGenerous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off optionsThe ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!

About BenchSci:

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform. Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers.

We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

Our Culture:

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement. You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission.

We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our

DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations:

Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to

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