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Principal Software Engineer (Boston)

Principal Software Engineer (Boston)

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  • Permanent
  • Boston
  • 250000 - 300000 per Year / Year

Biometric Talent

Permanent
Location: Boston (Onsite)
Salary: Up to $300,000 per year
Industry: Bio Tech 

About the Client

Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed Tech Bio company aiming to revolutionise regenerative medicine through the power of large-scale AI. They are developing a foundational AI model designed to reshape how human cell types are engineered and managed.

How you’ll spend your day

  • Designing and developing robust backend services and APIs to support scientific and ML-driven applications.
  • Building responsive frontend interfaces that enable users to interact with complex data and workflows.
  • Architecting cloud-native solutions with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Developing and refining data pipelines to handle biological datasets and support downstream analytics.
  • Creating interactive data visualisations to support scientists, researchers, and ML practitioners in their decision-making.
  • Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to translate technical requirements into practical software solutions.
  • Leading technical discussions, mentoring junior developers, and setting engineering best practices within the team.
  • Staying hands-on while contributing to architectural decisions and long-term technology strategy.

 What you’ll bring to this role

  • A well-rounded software engineering background spanning backend, frontend, and cloud-based development.
  • Strong coding ability in Python or C++, with experience using modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a solid understanding of scalable infrastructure.
  • A good understanding of data pipelining, ideally with experience working with biological or scientific datasets.
  • Familiarity with building tools for data visualisation that help users interpret complex scientific or machine learning outputs.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and domain specialists (such as biologists).
  • A strong track record of delivering high-quality, production-grade software in a commercial setting.

What happens next?

One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.

Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to ian.fitzgerald@biometrictalent.com

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£250000 - 300000 per Year
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