Senior Software Engineer

February 22

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Amyris

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Amyris is a pioneering company leading the way in sustainable chemistry through synthetic biology. Specializing in the manufacture of sustainable ingredients, Amyris uses sugarcane fermentation technology to convert plant sugars into bioidentical molecules for a variety of applications. These applications range from anti-wrinkle skincare products and zero-calorie sweeteners to life-saving medications and polymers for electronic circuits. Committed to environmental sustainability, Amyris is revolutionizing the production of ingredients in an eco-friendly manner, providing alternatives like sustainably produced squalene for vaccine adjuvants. Their innovative technology platform drives the creation of functional, natural ingredients at a scale and cost that supports both ecological conservation and economic growth.

synthetic biology • specialty renewable chemicals • biotech • clean beauty • sweetener

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2003

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Please do not apply if you are not located in Brazil. • Amyris innovates to profitably deliver clean molecules to the world. In support of that mission, Amyris has developed an industry-leading platform for designing and building synthetic organisms and uses them to manufacture specialty chemicals. Our technology is being used today to make ingredients in a wide range of products including vaccine adjuvants, cosmetics, personal care, and foods paving the way toward alternatives to petroleum-based chemistry. The Software Engineering team at Amyris maintains a suite of integrated custom applications that make this innovative science possible. • As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play critical roles in managing stakeholder relationships, extending custom software applications with new features, managing integration tests, retiring technical debt, upgrading legacy systems. The core work of the Software Engineering team is architecting configurable software solutions in service of our internal stakeholders, empowering end users to customize features and workflows without requiring intervention from an engineer. This is a technical role that includes project management opportunities. • The ideal candidate will be a team player who embarks on green field projects with a cloud-first mindset and is also comfortable working with and upgrading legacy systems. Qualified candidates will have proven experience managing technical projects and cross-functional teams and be capable of working across the stack with proficiency in React, Python, and PostgreSQL. Additionally, exceptional candidates will have project management experience and be comfortable working closely with stakeholders to understand the evolving needs of the business while also mentoring junior team members. The current position will support a diverse set of stakeholder needs with ample opportunity for creativity, innovation, and skillset development. • This position will be remote in Brazil, reporting directly to the team in Emeryville, California. Please submit your resume in English, as this position requires communication in English.

🎯 Requirements

• Fluency in English is required (both oral and written). • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus). • Experience: solid experience in software engineering, or an equivalent combination of post-bachelor’s education and experience. • Proficiency in full-stack development with emphasis on React, Python, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL. Ideally deep experience in multiple languages. In addition to Python, Amyris has legacy code in F#, R and PHP. • Proficiency with CI/CD automation. Preference for experience with Gitlab. • Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and techniques. • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). • Experience with a wide range of Python web frameworks (Pyramid, Django, Flask, Tornado). • Solid understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures. • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Motivated self-starter capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business users, software developers, and cross-functional teams. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Ability to work both independently and with a global team.