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CATALOG

Senior Software Engineer

CompanyCATALOG
Websitecatalogdna.com
RoleSenior Software Engineer
Typefull-time
Role taxonomySoftware EngineeringSenior
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationSan Francisco, CA; Boston, MA
Salary
Apply viaApplication linkhttps://youtu.be/IiPvJfbq2No · arodenius@catalogdna.com
Hiring notes
TechReactNode.jsPythonScalaPostgreSQLGraphQL
Parsed locationsSan Francisco, CA; Boston, MA
Posted bycatalog_dna_swa
PostedJun 3, 2019
SourceView on Hacker News ↗

Original posting

CATALOG | Data Storage in DNA | Senior Software Engineer | Full-Time | San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA | 9 employees | arodenius@catalogdna.com | https://catalogdna.com | https://youtu.be/IiPvJfbq2No 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 arodenius@catalogdna.com.