Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Search and Recommendations

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Biorender

Biorender

201-500 employees

Online platform for creating scientific illustrations

Biotechnology
Education
Healthcare

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Remote-first with team members across Canada and the United States.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Express.js
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Data Science
Node.js
TypeScript
AWS
MongoDB
Requirements
  • A strong background in backend engineering, with a knack for creating high-performing APIs capable of handling high volumes, especially for search requests.
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Functional knowledge of productionizing ML/data science models, collaborating closely with ML/data scientists for experimentation, analysis, and validation.
  • A track record of designing systems that are simple, scalable, reliable, and performant.
  • Enthusiasm for building tools and systems that enhance engineering productivity
  • Expertise with NoSQL databases (like MongoDB), and cloud infrastructure (like AWS).
  • Data platform background is a plus.
  • Familiarity with our chosen tools in the JavaScript ecosystem (Node.js, Express.js, ReactJS) is a plus, but an interest in learning those tools and writing code in TypeScript is a must.
Responsibilities
  • Be a member of a cross-functional team: work closely with product, machine learning, data science, design, and science experts to understand and build solutions for our users
  • Lead development of new Search and Recommendation features and ranking improvements end-to-end.
  • Iterate on and optimize solutions using online experiments and data analysis
  • Evaluate and deploy new ML models, and build on existing third-party integrations
  • Contribute to process improvements, hiring/onboarding procedures, enhancing product quality, and optimizing our codebase and tooling.
  • Successfully deliver substantial projects with a high level of quality, typically spanning 3 to 6 months.
  • Provide mentorship and establish best practices across the engineering team, while promoting an inclusive team culture

BioRender provides an online platform for creating scientific illustrations tailored for the life sciences field. Users can access thousands of pre-drawn icons and templates covering over 30 life sciences disciplines, allowing scientists, researchers, and educators to produce professional and visually appealing figures efficiently. The platform's user-friendly interface enables clients, including academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and educational institutions, to create figures for research papers, presentations, and educational materials with minimal effort. BioRender operates on a subscription model, offering various plans to suit different user needs, including enterprise solutions for larger organizations. The company's goal is to simplify the process of creating high-quality scientific illustrations, making it an essential resource for effective scientific communication.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$16.7M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital communication boosts need for scientific visualization tools.
  • Growing interest in graphical abstracts enhances research visibility and accessibility.
  • Open-access publishing trend increases demand for high-quality, appealing figures.

What critics are saying

  • AI-driven design tools may reduce demand for BioRender's platform.
  • Increased competition from cheaper visualization platforms could erode market share.
  • Potential IP disputes over pre-drawn icons could lead to legal challenges.

What makes Biorender unique

  • BioRender offers a vast library of customizable icons and templates for scientists.
  • The platform provides a user-friendly interface for creating professional scientific figures.
  • BioRender serves diverse clients, including academia, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours