Adela’s mission is to deliver innovative and accessible blood tests that harness biology to transform cancer care and improve well-being. The company is developing best-in-class technology to accelerate the diagnosis and improve the management of cancer through blood tests for minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring and multi-cancer early detection (MCED). Adela’s blood-based, tissue-free product ensures universal accessibility to MRD testing for patients with cancer, eliminating any dependency on tumor tissue availability.  Adela’s first product was recently clinically validated for predicting and surveilling for recurrence in patients with head & neck cancer and published in Annals of Oncology.

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our Software Engineering team, building the internal systems that support our laboratory workflows and diagnostics development. This remote role focuses on developing the foundational software used by our wet lab scientists and clinical teams by enabling sample tracking, workflow automation, metadata capture, and quality control.  

You will lead the development of scalable, user-friendly applications using React on the frontend and Django on the backend. These tools form the backbone of our LIMS-like infrastructure, enabling experimental and clinical teams to generate high-integrity data and reproducible workflows. In addition to writing high-quality software, you’ll help drive cross-functional initiatives, shape architectural decisions, and guide system design and scope definition. You’ll be expected to mentor teammates, bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces, and ensure our systems meet both technical and regulatory needs. 

 As a senior engineer, you’ll take ownership of system architecture documentation and help define and maintain system requirements in alignment with INCOSE-based systems engineering practices. You’ll be responsible for the infrastructure-as-code that supports software delivery, including maintaining Terraform modules for provisioning AWS resources such as IAM roles, compute, storage, and networking. This role requires an appreciation for security from day one, designing systems that are robust, auditable, and compliant.  

We’re looking for someone who enjoys translating complex workflows into intuitive tools. You should bring a user-centric mindset, understanding that great internal tools need clear UX even in technically deep domains. As our data models and operational complexity grow, your ability to handle rich, evolving schemas and work closely with stakeholders across R&D and clinical teams will be critical. This role is ideal for an experienced individual contributor who’s interested in deepening their technical impact, with the potential to grow into a leadership or engineering management path over time. 

Our Tech Stack: 

  • Python, React, Django, Spark, SQL, Databricks, MLflow, Nextflow, C/C++, AWS, Terraform  

What You’ll Do: 

  • Design, build, and maintain full stack applications to support lab operations and experimental workflows.  

  • Develop APIs and backend services using Django and Python.  

  • Build performant, modern frontends using React and related frameworks.  

  • IaC with Terraform and AWS including provisioning roles, compute, storage, and networking to support application delivery 

  • Work closely with scientists, bioinformaticians, and QA teams to ensure systems meet both R&D and regulatory needs.  

  • Help shape our architecture and engineering practices as we scale.  

 

Why Join Us?  

  • Work at the intersection of biology, data, and scalable design. 

  • We value clarity, empathy, and iterative collaboration, and are committed to building psychologically safe environments that support learning and growth. 

  • Help shape early-stage products with significant impact on patient care.  

  • Collaborate with a high-functioning, multidisciplinary team in a fast-moving environment. 

  • Influence product architecture and tech stack decisions from the ground up.  

     

    The base salary range is $150,000 to $170,000. This range is determined based on various factors including experience, qualifications, and market standards. 

    Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. 

     

    Adela is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We embrace and celebrate the unique qualities and perspectives of all individuals, and we provide equal employment opportunities to candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or disability. 

    At Adela, everyone belongs. 

 

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