Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

About Multus

Our Mission is to enable cultivated meat to be the sustainable and affordable choice, for everyone. Growth media costs block cultivated meat companies from scaling up, contributing 60-80% of production costs. Media development is slow and expensive, and the pool of qualified ingredients is insufficient. We make it faster and cheaper to develop and source media that scales, helping companies accelerate on the path from lab to market.

We win by solving difficult growth media problems faster, better, cheaper and safer than anyone else.

Having rapidly grown over the last few years and completed our Series A funding, we are looking for a hardworking and driven go-getter to join our engineering team.

Job description and key responsibilities

Multus is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about harnessing the latest advancements in computer science to pioneer engineering biology. We are a rapidly growing company dedicated to developing affordable and scalable cultivated meat through animal-free, food-grade growth media.

As a pivotal member of our engineering team, you will actively shape our technical direction and work with cutting-edge technologies in silico and in our biotech lab. Our tools include advanced machine learning techniques, robotics, automation, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), and more.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead Design and Development: Drive the development and implementation of integrated solutions that enhance both our research and operational frameworks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary technical liaison for internal teams and external partners, efficiently communicating technical developments and project statuses.
• Team Leadership and Support: Mentor and assist other team members in cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Project Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of software projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and align with our strategic goals.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Utilize advanced technologies and innovative approaches to address complex challenges in engineering biology.
• Collaborative Research and Development: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to integrate computational tools with lab processes, driving forward our research and development initiatives.
• Quality Assurance and Documentation: Maintain high standards of quality and compliance, ensuring comprehensive documentation and system robustness.

Candidate profile: e.g., skills, training, experience required

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in web development with frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular, and data visualization tools like Streamlit, Dash, or Shiny.
• Experienced in backend development with frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, Django, or Node.js, and familiar with Web 3.0 technologies.
• Skilled in managing cloud-based infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong foundation in DevOps practices.
• Knowledgeable in machine learning and deep learning frameworks including JAX, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
• Competent in using agile development tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence for version control and collaboration.
• Experienced in relational database management and maintenance with systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Proficient in developing, maintaining, and deploying containerized software products using Docker and Kubernetes.

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Capable of independent contribution and comfortable working under ambiguous circumstances.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for code modernization and improvement through code reviews and refactoring.
• Eager to learn new technologies and explore areas previously unfamiliar.
• Preferred if a candidate has a maker mindset, with strong hands-on skills and a passion for DIY projects.

Salary and benefits:

• Work with state-of-the-art technologies in life sciences and data sciences.
• Competitive salary with share options and annual inflation adjustments
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) with 25 paid holidays per year (on top of bank holidays)
• Flexible work locations and hours.
• Access to ultra-high-performance computing capabilities and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission-driven company, working in a quickly growing and exciting environment.
• An inspiring team to work and grow with!

Our aim is to help people and the planet by unleashing the potential of engineering biology, so you must be motivated by the size of the challenge we are tackling in our pursuit. Our culture is casual, but the work is serious. We expect you to be a flexible and focused team player.

How to apply

The applications are considered on a rolling basis, we are closing this role on the 31 May. Applications are reviewed throughout the working week and therefore we encourage you to apply soon, as we wish to fill the role soon. Advertising will close quickly when suitable applicants have applied and could be before the closing date.

Multus is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging. If you believe you would add value to our company but don’t meet all the criteria, we would still love to hear from you.