Software Engineer II

Essential Functions

• Front end: create and maintain core functionality of image analysis, visualization, and data management tools
• Implement front end design solutions to specification
• Develop Python code to directly assist scientists to simplify and scale their work
• Optimize loading, saving, and converting large image arrays with metadata
• Colllect requirements and find opportunities for new tools
• Actively participate in collaboration with design, giving thoughtful input on technical approach and/or alternatives
• Perform software development duties using best practices - follow industry standards, develop unit tests, participate in code reviews, etc.
• Follow the Allen Institutes software management and deployment standards including source code management, issue tracking, staging and deployment standards, and documentation

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science, or equivalent combination of degree and experience
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Experience with Typescript/CSS/React and deploying web applications
• Experience with Python for scientific computing; for example: numpy, pandas, scipy, xarray, dask
• Experience or interest in performance optimization and scalability
• Familiarity with both relational and document databases
• Solid foundation in matrices and linear algebra

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working on an agile development team
• Enthusiasm for working closely with cross-functional colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience building and maintaining server-side applications, including data access APIs
• Interest in, or experience with, 3D graphics such as OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX, three.js
• Experience with AI, running ML models and evaluating results
• Experience with build processes and continuous integration such as GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with C++
• Strong communication skills

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.

Pay

Annualized Salary Range: $119,650 - $149,550*

* Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institutes 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institutes benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.