Senior Software Engineer

RareCyte, Inc.

. Build complex client-side applications, including real-time instrument control, high-performance image viewing, asynchronous processing, and data management .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building complex client-side applications using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks, with a strong focus on real-time data management and image processing. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving requirements while maintaining high software engineering standards.

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Python Web ServicesDjango FrameworkModern JavaScript/TypeScriptRelational Databases (PostgreSQL)Image Data Processing (NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV)

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Hard Skills

Software Engineering FundamentalsDebugging Complex SystemsTesting and Code ReviewMaintainable DesignAsynchronous Processing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Django REST FrameworkWebSocketsCeleryRedisWebGL

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Real-Time Instrument ControlHigh-Performance Image ViewingData ManagementScientific ApplicationsBrowser Graphics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoJavaScriptNumpyPostgresPythonRedisTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build complex client-side applications, including real-time instrument control, high-performance image viewing, asynchronous processing, and data management
Own features from design through deployment
Work with scientists, engineers, and product stakeholders to clarify incomplete or evolving requirements
Adapt implementation as requirements change
Share knowledge with teammates
Help evaluate new technologies to keep the technology stack modern
Build a web-based platform that runs scans and manages and analyzes resulting image data
Work across Django services, distributed image processing, and a high-performance browser viewer for large microscopy images

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
5 - 8 years of experience building production software
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including testing, code review, and maintainable design
Demonstrated ability to debug complex systems
Experience with Python web services and APIs; Django and Django REST Framework strongly preferred
Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript; Vue preferred
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Ability to make reasonable decisions with incomplete information and adjust course as requirements change
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
Preferred: Experience with WebSockets, Celery or other task queues, Redis
Preferred: Experience with scientific or image data in Python (NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, TIFF/OME-TIFF)
Preferred: Experience with browser graphics or large-image viewing (WebGL, OpenSeadragon, Web Workers)
Preferred: Interest in and experience with front-end design, especially for scientific applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Some roles may qualify for additional compensation such as bonus, commission, stock options and travel allowance
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support
Potential workplace vaccination accommodation process for qualifying medical conditions, disabilities, or sincerely held religious beliefs