CATALOG | Data Storage in DNA | Senior Software Engineer | Full-Time | San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA | 9 employees | REDACTED_EMAIL | <a href=" | <a href="
CATALOG is creating the future of large-scale data storage using DNA. We are backed by leading venture capital firms, including NEA and OS Fund, and collaborating with top technology companies and government agencies. Our mission is to create and deploy the most reliable, cost-effective, and space-efficient storage medium the world has ever seen.
Stack:
* node, Python, C, React
* GraphQL
* Postgres
* (future) Scala or Go
Potential areas of focus include:
* Building scalable data organization systems
* Ensuring high data integrity in transit
* Integrating with external workflows
We use Node and Python for early iterative development and C for high-performance portions of our stack. We will transition core services to other languages as we see fit; Scala and Go are likely candidates in the next year. We value diversity highly, as we believe it leads to better solutions more quickly, and seek candidates who will help build that into a robust development culture.
What you want:
* Dynamic sets of difficult problems
* Creative freedom
* Responsibility
* Learning as part of your job
Your responsibilities:
* Develop services
* Review code
* Proactively, transparently address needs
What we need:
* Clear interpersonal communication
* Dedication
* Empathy
* Experience balancing robustness and rapid iteration
* Someone who learns quickly
* Diverse problem solving approaches
* Someone who meets deadlines despite hurdles
What we want:
* 5+ years of experience
* Experience with massive amounts of data
* Experience with data reliability
* Experience with search and indexing
To apply, send your resume/LinkedIn to REDACTED_EMAIL.
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