Senior Software Engineer (4066)

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.