Junior Full Stack Engineer

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Job Summary:

Arc Institute is a new scientific institution focused on curiosity-driven basic science and technology development to tackle complex human diseases. They are seeking a junior-to-mid-level full-stack engineer to build tools that enhance biological research through AI, collaborating closely with scientists and designers to create user-friendly software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build external-facing biological AI interfaces, including tools like Evo Designer, used by researchers and the broader scientific community

• Contribute to the redesign and expansion of Arc’s public-facing Tool Hub, improving discoverability, UX, and visual cohesion across our suite of scientific tools

• Architect and develop a Data Studio/Viewer—inspired by platforms like Hugging Face—for browsing and interacting with rich datasets within the Virtual Cell Atlas

• Build an internal Data Catalog Portal to help researchers manage, explore, and share high-value datasets across teams

• Help evolve Arc’s flagship site into a cutting-edge showcase of the institute’s mission, people, and scientific impact

Qualifications:

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in full-stack or frontend-focused engineering roles, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as Next.js and React

• Familiarity with backend development using Node.js or Python, and modern API frameworks such as Express, FastAPI, or Flask, including experience building and consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs

• Strong understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design, with experience using modern styling approaches like Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, or styled-components, and familiarity with component libraries such as Radix UI, Headless UI, or HeroUI

• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows; experience with basic CI tools (e.g. GitHub Actions) is a plus

• Ability to work hybrid onsite (3 days per week) in Palo Alto, CA

Company:

Arc Institute is a biomedical science and research technology company. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.