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Founding Senior Full Stack Engineer

Stealth Startup
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

The Opportunity

We're building the data layer that every AI drug discovery will run on.

Backed by an Nvidia VP. Working with top AI labs, global tech company and global pharma. Growing fast.


We need an engineer who can lead — not just do the work.


Role Description 

We are hiring a Founding Senior Full Stack Engineer for a full-time job in leading the design and development of our core platform. 


In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end system architecture, drive technical decisions, and build scalable, high-performance applications. You will work closely with leadership, product, and data teams to translate complex requirements into robust engineering solutions. 


Responsibilities 

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable full-stack systems  
  • Architect and build high-performance frontend and backend services  
  • Own critical components of the platform, ensuring reliability and scalability  
  • Optimize system performance, latency, and cost efficiency  
  • Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and review processes  
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and AI teams  
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth  
  • Drive technical roadmap and contribute to long-term platform strategy  

 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field  
  • 5 years of experience in full-stack development  
  • Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)  
  • Deep experience with back-end development (e.g., Python, Node.js, or similar)  
  • Experience designing and building scalable distributed systems  
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, and database design  
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices  
  • Proven ability to debug, optimize, and scale production systems  
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions  


Why Join

  • Founding team. Real equity. Real impact.
  • The intersection of AI drug discovery. The most exciting space in biotech.
  • Backed by Nvidia VP. Working with Google, OpenAI, top pharma.
  • Your work will train the AI models that discover the next breakthrough drug.


Apply If

You want to build infrastructure that matters.

You want to be early at a company that's going to be big.

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