Software Engineer

About Character Biosciences Character Biosciences is a precision medicine company pioneering targeted therapies for polygenic diseases, with an initial focus on ophthalmology. Our patient data platform integrates genomics with deep, longitudinal clinical and imaging data, enabling us to uncover genetic drivers of disease progression, advance novel therapeutics, and define patient stratification strategies that improve clinical success. Our interdisciplinary team, comprising experts in clinical science, data science, statistical genetics, computer vision, and drug discovery, utilizes this platform to determine genetic drivers of disease progression, advance novel therapeutics and define genetics-based patient stratification. Powered by our data platform, Character Bio is currently advancing two programs in Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) with additional programs for other disease areas (e.g. Glaucoma) in earlier stages of discovery research. Founded in 2018, Character has raised capital from leading investors at the intersection of healthcare and technology, including an oversubscribed $110+ million Series B in 2025 co-led by aMoon and Luma Group, with participation from Bausch + Lomb, Sanofi Ventures, Innovation Endeavors, Catalio Capital Management, S32, KdT Ventures, and Jefferson Life Sciences. We also maintain a multi-target drug discovery collaboration with Bausch + Lomb to develop innovative precision medicines for AMD. Role: Software Engineer Reports to: Engineering Lead Department: Technology Team: Software Engineering Location: Remote, United States The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team and contribute to the build out of our observational study software and broader data platform. As a member of a small team, you will play an active role in product design and development via partnership with internal end-users at Character Bio. You will play a key role delivering technology solutions that will enable a wide range of functions across the company, including clinical trial operations, data science, and genomics. This role requires a collaborative working style, attentive listening and an ability to translate the expressed needs of non-technical staff, as well as leadership to propose creative solutions that balance tradeoffs. The multi-modality information content within our data can be complex, so candidates should also be literate and interested in longitudinal clinical data, as well as medical image and genomic data, from a scientific and regulatory perspective. This is a fully remote role. Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our clinical research team to develop features that support our longitudinal studies
• Build appropriate tooling to connect deidentified and processed data with our data science environment
• Integrate third party software platforms to ingest and transform patient data, and extend these platforms by building and configuring data exploration and analysis apps

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience building and deploying web applications (familiarity with Django highly preferred)
• Some familiarity with frontend development (this is not a frontend-heavy role, although there are times when frontend knowledge will be a critical requirement for development).
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI, and containerized deployments, particularly GCP and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts, gather requirements from, and provide technical guidance to non-technical stakeholders
• Track record of self-directed work and proactive problem-solving
• Ability to express a strong product sensibility with user-centered design, and anticipate user needs
• Comfortable with scoping, designing, and implementing features with minimal technical oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with sensitive or regulated data
• Previous experience in healthcare or clinical research
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)

Compensation & Benefits The annual pay range for this full-time position is $140,000-$180,000 + equity + benefits This salary range represents the expected base compensation for this role and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, and level. Benefits include a competitive salary, strong equity incentives, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), an accrued paid time off policy. Character is committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting colleagues from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as an integral part of our culture. EEO Statement Character Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.