Senior Software Engineer, R&D Informatics

Terray Therapeutics • Monrovia, CA

1d • $170,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the R&D Informatics team within its Computational and Data Science organization. The role develops and maintains backend systems, data pipelines, and user interfaces that support wet-lab and computational discovery platforms.

The engineer designs internal applications that help scientists analyze large amounts of data, integrates commercial ELN/LIMS applications with the internal informatics platform, and contributes to the codebase across data science, computational chemistry, machine learning, and other platforms. The role works with wet-lab and computational scientists on connections to the informatics systems API and database, and contributes to testing, documentation, and code review.

Terray describes its work environment as hands-on, with employees accountable for and actively contributing to the success of the business. The company aims to foster an engaged, recognized, and empowered workforce.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• High proficiency in Python and the PyData stack, including NumPy, pandas, SciPy, and scikit-learn.
• Proficiency in a Linux environment, experience with database languages, and experience with version control practices and tools.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud resources.
• Demonstrated ability to write high-quality, production-ready code.
• Knowledge of coding best practices, including standards, reviews, version control, and unit testing.
• Knowledge of API design.
• Experience building data-focused dashboards and user interfaces.

Nice To Haves

• Previous scientific and/or research informatics experience in the small-molecule drug discovery or biotechnology industry.
• Experience using LLM coding agents such as Claude Code or Cursor.
• Experience building user interfaces using TypeScript and frameworks such as ReactJS and Vue.js.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement internal applications that help wet-lab and computational scientists analyze large amounts of data.
• Integrate commercial ELN/LIMS applications with the internal informatics platform.
• Maintain and contribute to the Terray codebase across platforms, including data science, computational chemistry, and machine learning.
• Work with wet-lab and computational scientists to design and develop connections to the informatics systems API and database.
• Write unit and integration tests, assist with documentation, and participate in code reviews.

Benefits

• Participation in the Company’s stock option plan.
• A 3% retirement safe harbor contribution.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, partners, and families.
• Above-market life insurance and disability coverage.
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the offer process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior