Full Stack Software Engineer, Lab Platform (LIMS)
About this role
Insitro is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer, Lab Platform (LIMS) to build agentic workflow systems and internal tools for scientists in South San Francisco. This in-person hybrid position suits a professional software engineer with two to four plus years of experience who wants to build systems connecting laboratory automation, machine learning, and biology.
Role Overview
The Full Stack Software Engineer, Lab Platform (LIMS) position is based in South San Francisco, CA, requiring an in-person hybrid schedule of three days per week. The role involves building the software layer that ties together scientific, automation, and machine learning platforms. Responsibilities include developing agentic workflow systems, instrument integrations, and user interfaces that enable laboratory scientists to drive experiments through agents.
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Salary and Benefits
The target starting salary ranges from $111,000 to $140,000, determined by skills, education, experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. Additional compensation includes participation in the Annual Performance Bonus Plan and Equity Incentive Plan. Employee benefits include 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, open flexible vacation, paid parental leave starting at 10 to 16 weeks, a self-development book and online course budget, a home office setup stipend, a monthly cell phone and internet stipend, free onsite baristas and daily lunch for hybrid staff, and access to a free commuter bus network in the Bay Area.
About the Company
Insitro is a physical AI company founded in 2018, operating as a drug discovery and development organization that applies machine learning and data at scale to decode human biology. The company combines in-house cellular data with phenotypic human cohort data to build predictive disease models for neuroscience and metabolism programs. Insitro has raised over $700 million from technology, biotech, and crossover investors as well as pharmaceutical partnerships.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.
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Where is the Full Stack Software Engineer role located?
The role is based in South San Francisco, CA, and follows an in-person hybrid schedule of three days per week.
What is the salary range for this position?
The target starting salary is $111,000 to $140,000, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus plan and an equity incentive plan.
How many years of experience are required?
The position requires 2 to 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Do I need a background in biology to apply?
A biology background is not required, but candidates should be curious and willing to learn the scientific domain.