Senior Software Engineer (LATAM)
Job Description
Our mission is to reimagine drug development in order to cure all human diseases. We have assembled a talented team of clinical operators, scientists, and innovative thinkers to achieve this vision.
Vial is based in San Francisco, California, and was founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have grown rapidly to a team of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding from leading investors including General Catalyst, Box Group, and Byers Capital.
Vial is rebuilding the infrastructure to advance research. By deploying technology at every step, we are creating a more efficient future for drug discovery.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Vial, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling the technology that powers our clinical trials platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness in drug development. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of their work, and are passionate about leveraging technology to transform biotech.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy to support the scalability and performance of Vial’s platform
- Build and maintain end-to-end applications using modern frameworks and technologies
- Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code
- Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to develop new features and improve existing ones
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system inefficiencies
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering
- 4+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development
- 3+ years of experience with Node.js
- Proficiency in JavaScript and widely adopted libraries/frameworks (React, Express, etc.)
- Preference for experience working with one or more of the following: Typescript, Postgresql, Nextjs, Nodejs, Cypress, GCP
- Strong knowledge of databases and experience designing scalable data models
- Passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and take initiative
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed
- Experience in healthcare or clinical trials is a plus
Why You’ll Love Working At Vial
Innate curiosity. At our core, we embody an insatiable curiosity. Our journey into the realm of clinical trials was ignited by a firsthand understanding of the challenges involved. This innate curiosity drives us to constantly innovate, seek fresh ideas, and bring our vision of reimagining clinical trials to life.
Fostering autonomy. Autonomy is our guiding principle. We firmly believe that when team members are entrusted with autonomy, they unleash their true potential. Our culture fosters an environment where each individual takes ownership of their domain, empowering them to make a profound impact.
The pursuit of mastery. We are dedicated to cultivating mastery. We understand the value of honing expertise in a craft. The pursuit of mastery, coupled with a deep sense of pride in one’s workmanship, fuels our unwavering commitment to tackle intricate challenges. At Vial, we foster a culture of highly autonomous professionals, each an expert in their field, collaborating on an immensely demanding endeavor together.
Move fast, stay humble. Our strength lies in agility and humility. We firmly believe that intellectual honesty and a nimble mindset are the pillars of success. By staying adaptable and open-minded to all solutions, we tackle obstacles head-on, remaining humble in the face of adversity. This enables us to surmount the hurdles that confront us at every twist and turn.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity compensation
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Remote-first work environment with flexible schedules
- Company-provided laptop and home office setup stipend
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that official communication will only be sent from ‘@vial.com’ or ‘@vial.careers’ addresses. Vial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.