Unnatural Products (UNP) is an integrated biotech company operating at the forefront of macrocyclic peptide drug discovery. Our mission is to imbue peptide macrocycles with small molecule-like pharmacokinetic properties while maintaining high target affinity to realize their potential in drugging the entire proteome.
UNP's approach couples machine learning-based in silico tools with massively parallel peptide chemistry to enable the discovery and rapid optimization of highly non-natural macrocyclic peptides aimed at extracellular targets, undruggable intracellular oncology targets, and beyond. This strategy has enabled fruitful ongoing collaborations with Merck MSD and BridgeBio.
Unnatural Products is a driven team of humble, brilliant, and hardworking scientists committed to changing the face of medicine. Based in Santa Cruz, CA, we do world-class science in a beautiful location and believe in work-life balance. Come join us in shaping the future of biotech!
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our scientists and your engineering colleagues to build and sustain cutting-edge applications and resilient software for our proprietary platform. Your efforts will be crucial in powering UNP's drug discovery engine, accelerating the pace of drug discovery.
We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our Engineering Team at Unnatural Products. As a Full Stack Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining software that directly supports our drug discovery efforts. Collaborating closely with our scientists and other engineering team members, you will contribute to building robust applications that push the speed of drug discovery beyond current standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and deploy production ready software to support scientific workflows and data analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and contribute to the scope of new features.
Build and maintain software infrastructure, tools, and processes to streamline development and deployment workflows.
Develop user interfaces that enhance the capabilities of scientists to process data.
Implement software engineering best-practices, including testing, continuous deployment, and monitoring.
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions to ensure high-quality code and maintainable systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a Related field.
4+ years of professional experience in software development.
Significant expertise in Python programming.
Demonstrated experience in front-end development.
Skilled in Docker and Docker compose.
Expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Curiosity and interest in scientific research, with a willingness to learn about the drug discovery process.
Bonus Points:
Proficient in Web Development cloud infrastructure.
Skilled in Machine Learning cloud infrastructure.
Proficient in front-end development.
Experienced in software testing.
Knowledgeable about Computational Chemistry methods.
Familiar with Deep Learning methods applied to chemical structures.
Perks:
UNP employees enjoy numerous benefits including full healthcare coverage, 401k with employer contribution, flexible time off, continuing education stipends, weekly team lunches, charity matching, and more. Our offices and lab space is located in Santa Cruz, CA, and we are a short walk to the beach with world class surf or a hike in the beautiful redwoods. We are looking for people to join our team who share our passion for rigorous science, best practices engineering, and working in a fun, fast paced, and inclusive environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Unnatural Products Inc. is a committed equal opportunity employer and evaluates job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Unnatural Products, we advocate for job titles that align with an individual's skill set, the impact they have on the organization, and the value they bring. We welcome applicants of varying levels of experience and recognize that responsibilities and job titles may be adjusted accordingly.