Full-Stack Engineer (Hybrid, South San Francisco) Job at Jenn Nguyen and Friends, San Francisco, CA

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  • Jenn Nguyen and Friends
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Full-Stack Engineer (Hybrid, South San Francisco)

Who Are We?  We are a fast-growing biotech startup revolutionizing DNA sequencing tools.

What's In It for You?

  • Build and Own Features Work without product managers, directly shaping products used by thousands of scientists daily .
  • Competitive Compensation & Equity $150,000 - $190,000 with meaningful equity  
  • Hybrid Work Model Based in South San Francisco , working onsite three days per week (M/W/F) , with a preference for five days per week .
  • Relocation Assistance Available for strong candidates (estimated $5,000 - $10,000 relocation support).
  • Fast-Paced Startup Environment Work on technically challenging projects that push the limits of speed, complexity, and innovation.

What Will You Do?

  • Develop customer-facing products end-to-end Build impactful features without a product manager , working closely with designers .
  • Move quickly and deliver efficiently Fix simple bugs on day one , ship small features within a week .
  • Tackle complex engineering challenges Lead and execute high-impact, technically demanding projects .
  • Work across the stack Develop and maintain scalable front-end and back-end systems using modern frameworks.

What Will You Need?

Required Experience:

  • 5+ years in software development (7+ years required if no startup experience or CS degree).
  • Full-Stack Expertise , ideally slightly front-end leaning .
  • Early-stage startup experience Worked at a startup with fewer than 30 people (up to 100 considered).
  • Lead-level product-minded engineer Can drive product development without oversight.
  • Proficiency in Python Django or Flask strongly preferred .
  • JavaScript/TypeScript experience , ideally React for front-end development.
  • Strong SQL and relational database experience .
  • Resume should demonstrate ownership of customer-facing products.
  • Experience leading complex projects Not just maintenance, testing, internal tools, or porting work.

Tech Stack:

  • Back-End: Python (Django, Flask preferred)
  • Front-End: React preferred, but experience with TypeScript, Svelte, Vue, Angular is acceptable
  • Databases: SQL, Relational Databases 

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with data visualization , particularly D3.js .
  • Personal/side technical projects that demonstrate innovation and creativity.
  • Passion for mission-driven work in health, climate, or technology .
  • Notable industry recognition Impressive GitHub following, published technical books, or expert-level contributions.
  • Past experience hiring/managing 5+ engineers , but prefers individual contributor coding role .
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science (founders are PhDs from CalTech).
  • Ranked university with a strong CS background and curiosity for biology-related tech .

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of biotech and cutting-edge software development . If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment , have strong technical ownership , and want to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs , we want to hear from you.

Job Tags

Relocation package, 3 days per week,

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