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Software Engineer – Summer Intern 2024

23102-T-692-SWE

Posted on 10/31/2023

ArsenalBio

ArsenalBio

201-500 employees

Develops programmable cell therapies for cancer

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

San Bruno, CA, USA

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Graduating between December 2024-June 2026 with a BA/BS, majoring in Computer Science or a related field
  • Demonstrated passion for technology, whether you worked at another tech company, launched an app, or joined your school tech club
  • Experienced with algorithms and design
  • Able to pick up languages quickly. We like to use JavaScript, Go, and Python
Responsibilities
  • Develop front-end applications and backend systems to build software that enabled computational analysis of biological data
  • Work as part of a cross-functional team to overcome real-world problems that sometimes can't be solved with software alone
  • Work with ArsenalBio computational biologists to enable their analysis

ArsenalBio focuses on developing programmable cell therapies to treat solid tumor cancers. Their approach involves reprogramming cells to enhance their ability to fight cancer. The company is currently in the clinical stage, concentrating on research and development to bring these therapies to market. Their target clients are patients with solid tumor cancers, a significant segment of the cancer patient population. Unlike many competitors, ArsenalBio emphasizes a diverse team of experts from various scientific and clinical backgrounds, all working towards the common goal of creating effective cancer treatments. Once their therapies receive approval, they plan to generate revenue through sales to healthcare providers.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$525.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful clinical trials, such as the ongoing Phase 1/2 trial for AB-2100, could lead to breakthrough treatments for solid tumors, significantly impacting patient outcomes.
  • The $220 million Series B financing round and partnerships with major investors like Softbank Vision Fund 2 and Bristol-Myers Squibb provide strong financial backing for continued R&D and clinical advancements.
  • Presentations at high-profile conferences like AACR highlight ArsenalBio's innovative progress and can attract further investment and collaboration opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • As a clinical stage company, ArsenalBio faces the inherent risk of clinical trial failures, which could delay or halt the commercialization of their therapies.
  • The competitive landscape in the biotechnology sector is intense, with numerous companies vying to develop effective cancer treatments, potentially impacting ArsenalBio's market share.

What makes ArsenalBio unique

  • ArsenalBio's focus on programmable cell therapies for solid tumors sets it apart from competitors who primarily target hematological malignancies.
  • The company's proprietary CITE technology and Integrated Circuit T (ICT) cell approach offer a unique method to enhance T cell functionality and overcome tumor microenvironments.
  • Strategic collaborations with industry leaders like Genentech and Thermo Fisher Scientific bolster ArsenalBio's technological capabilities and market positioning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Virtual & telehealth options

Parental leave

Flexible work schedule

Flexible PTO

Mental health resources

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