Software Engineer, Developer & Research Platform
Build tools that accelerate engineering and research at Chai, a startup at the forefront of AI in life sciences.
Posted by employer 11 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
What you'll build
- Build better development environments
- Create faster tests
- Ensure reliable deploys
- Build the research platform for experiments
- Help teams pursue more ideas in parallel
Must have
- Strong systems engineering
- Developer taste
- Record of making other technical people more effective
AI in the day-to-day
We train frontier models that learn the underlying foundations of biochemical structure and interaction.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer will focus on developing tools that enhance engineering and research efficiency at Chai Discovery. Key responsibilities include improving development environments, streamlining testing processes, and creating a robust research platform for experimentation. The position is ideal for someone with strong systems engineering skills and a background in optimizing technical workflows. Chai Discovery emphasizes a culture of high velocity and ownership, making it suitable for those who thrive in fast-paced, innovative settings.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 13, 2026. Last confirmed on Chai Discovery's careers page October 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Developer & Research Platform role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, United States.
- Where is the role based?
- Chai Discovery is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Developer & Research Platform role at Chai Discovery.
From the original posting
About the role
Build the tools that accelerate engineering and research at Chai. We believe that the software factory is just as important as the software itself, and you will build the factory that helps the team pursue more ideas in parallel and spend more time on the problems that need their judgment.
Make coding agents more useful across development, testing, and code review.
Work directly with the team to build better development environments, faster tests, and reliable deploys.
Build the research platform where people and agents launch experiments, compare results, and decide what to try next.
About you
We look for strong systems engineering, developer taste, and a record of making other technical people more effective. You notice where tools get in the way, understand the underlying problem, and build something better.
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