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Member of Technical Staff – Product Engineering

PhyloSouth San FranciscoTechnical Staff
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Salary
$200K - $300K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Phylo is seeking a Member of Technical Staff – Product Engineering in South San Francisco to build and scale core product experiences for an AI agent platform. This full-time role suits an engineer with over two years of experience who wants to transform biomedical research through advanced artificial intelligence.

Role Overview

Phylo operates as an applied research laboratory constructing agentic intelligence designed to accelerate discoveries for biomedical scientists. The team commercializes the Biomni platform by merging expertise in artificial intelligence and biology. Backed by prominent investors like a16z, Menlo Ventures, and Anthropic, the company operates with a fast-paced, AI-native culture. The incoming professional will handle full-stack development with a strong frontend lean, turning complex research into reliable applications for real scientists.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage full-stack product features across the platform, connecting user interfaces with backend services.
Design frontend-heavy experiences that allow users to interact smoothly with AI agents, scientific tools, and workflows.
Maintain critical product areas including authentication, permissions, billing, usage tracking, and account management.
Partner directly with biologists, infrastructure engineers, and AI researchers to translate technical capabilities into intuitive features.
Ship rapidly, iterate based on user feedback, and maintain high standards for performance and reliability.

Requirements

At least two years of professional background as a product, full-stack, or frontend-leaning software engineer.
Proven proficiency building modern web applications using technologies like React and TypeScript.
Ability to operate across the entire technology stack while demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Deep product intuition with a genuine focus on user experience, design polish, and overall system quality.
Capacity to execute tasks autonomously, own projects end-to-end, and uphold rigorous coding standards.

Nice to Have

Background developing AI-driven products, developer tools, or specialized agent interfaces.
Knowledge regarding sandboxed or isolated execution environments for user code and agents.
Familiarity with enterprise software features, metering, or billing infrastructures.
Experience working inside AI-native environments that heavily utilize coding automation.
Genuine interest in scientific, life sciences, or research-driven applications.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Full-stack development frameworks
Frontend and backend integration tools
Billing and authentication systems

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 in USD.
Equity options to share in the long-term success of the organization.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage, complete with free therapy sessions and an eyewear stipend.
401(k) retirement plan for long-term financial security applicable to United States workers.
Unlimited paid time off policy.
Daily catered lunch and snacks provided at the office.
Regular company-wide events and team offsites.

About the Company

Phylo is an applied research lab creating agentic intelligence to speed up discovery for biomedical scientists globally. The interdisciplinary group brings together elite researchers and engineers across biology and artificial intelligence. Guided by pioneering biologists and a Nobel Prize laureate, the organization is shaping the future of life sciences technology.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

ReactTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary ranges from $200,000 to $300,000 USD.

Where is the job located?

The role is located in South San Francisco, California.

How much experience is required?

Candidates must have 2 or more years of industry experience as a product, full-stack, or frontend-leaning software engineer.

What primary technologies are used?

The engineering work heavily involves React and TypeScript for building modern web applications.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include competitive salary and equity, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, free therapy sessions, an eyewear stipend, a 401(k) plan, unlimited PTO, and daily office snacks.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Phylo careers page.

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