Day Zero Diagnostics (DZD) is an exciting startup revolutionizing infectious disease diagnostics, by leveraging cutting-edge sample prep technologies, whole genome sequencing and machine learning. We are building the next generation of IVDs, able to perform comprehensive bacterial species ID and antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility (AMR/S) profiling in less than 8 hours of sample receipt, without the need for culture.
Our first application is for Sepsis. Sepsis is responsible for about a third of hospital deaths and costs hospitals in the US about $24B annually. Using the current culture-based approach for pathogen ID and AST that takes 2-5 days and has a 40% failure rate, patients with Sepsis are treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics, leading to significant toxicity, higher rates of organ injury, increased risk of c. difficile infection, and contributing to the growth of the antibiotic resistance problem, globally.
By providing an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis within the first cycle of treatment, patients can get appropriate antibiotic therapy for systemic infections such as sepsis, reducing hospital treatment durations and costs while positively impacting patient outcomes.
At DZD, we are passionate about our mission of modernizing infectious diseases diagnosis and treatment. Employees gain experience in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced start-up, and have ample opportunities to acquire new skills, engage with emerging technologies, work closely with our accomplished team, and communicate their results, all while working in a supportive and energetic environment.
Summary
This Software Engineer position will work closely with a cross functional team building scalable, reliable analysis systems for next generation sequencing data. This position will contribute to the development of modern, scalable backend systems supporting product development, including data processing pipelines, bioinformatics workflows, and RESTful/gRPC APIs. You will have an opportunity to build skills around modern development best practices and development lifecycle including efficient development environments, CI/CD, containerization, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and data strategy.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, improve, and maintain backend systems, including data processing pipelines, bioinformatics workflows, and APIs supporting DZD’s computational analysis
- Collaborate with the software team and greater computational team to build tools and support research with an eye towards user experience
- Participate in a modern development lifecycle including efficient development environments, CI/CD, containerization, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and data strategy.
- Leverage agile, user-driven development practices to meet shared Product and Software Team deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Fluent in Python; familiar with git, containerization, a command line, and Linux
- Highly motivated and independent, with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- Enthusiasm for learning about and solving problems in a new field
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.