The company At Invert, we are on a mission to dramatically reduce the dollar
and time cost of using biology to manufacture ~everything. Our customers use
bioprocessing to do things like: invent new therapies to combat disease, make
new biomaterials to solve the environmental crisis, and produce essential
chemicals cleanly — and we provide them with tools to automate the design,
execution, and analysis of all that amazing work! The Invert team is comprised
of creative and talented engineers, data scientists, biologists, and more, and
we are supported by amazing investors, including Y Combinator and CEOs from
industry. We value diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to
join our remote-first, collaborative environment. Joining Invert means making
a significant impact on a critical problem space. The team You will be joining
one of our three engineering teams, which is specifically responsible for
building data management, visualization, and presentation tools to support our
customers. Here is what we are building on: Backend: Python, FastAPI, MongoDB
and PostgreSQL Infrastructure: Terraform IaC hosted on AWS Frontend: Next.js
with TypeScript and TailwindCSS hosted on Vercel Collaboration tools: GitHub,
Linear, Slack, Notion The role Mission As a Senior Software Engineer, you will
ensure that your team efficiently ships new features that meet the
specifications and standards set by our Product team. Additionally, you will
ensure that your team makes sound technical decisions that allow us to
sustainably scale our user base and the surface area of our products. Because
this is a senior role, you will deliver on this mission through both hands-on
delivery and mentorship of colleagues. Competencies Adaptable: Resilient in
the face of changing priorities Ambitious: Intrinsically motivated, driven to
succeed Communicates effectively: Ensures that the right information gets to
the right people at the right time Mentors effectively: Educates and empowers
others Takes ownership: Takes accountability, prioritizes team success
Technically skilled: Experienced in the relevant tech stack Technically
productive: Prioritizes velocity while maintaining sufficient quality
Trustworthy: Acts in the company’s best interests The package Early-stage,
high-growth startup with impactful work Work-life balance and flexible hours
Fully remote, distributed across US and European timezones Competitive salary
and benefits (retirement, paid parental leave, healthcare) Employee-friendly
equity terms (extended exercise window) New laptop, monitor, and accessories
of your choice Bi-annual team offsites Unlimited PTO The interview process The
interview process consists of the four stages described below. Candidates are
assessed between each of these stages. The hiring manager is responsible for
communicating decisions and next steps throughout the process. We aim to
complete all stages within two weeks. Discovery: A 30-minute conversation with
the hiring manager to determine whether there is mutual interest in moving
forward. Non-Technical Competencies: Two 60-minute interviews with two
different employees to assess non-technical competencies. Technical
Competencies: A 90-minute working session with two employees to assess
technical competencies. References and Founder Chat: Three 15-minute
conversations between the hiring manager and previous colleagues to gather
external input. Simultaneously, a 30-minute meet-and-greet with one or both of
the founders (depending on whether they have already participated in previous
interviews).
