At Moderna, we strive to make the greatest possible impact on humanity with mRNA medicines. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to focus on building and operating the scheduling systems used to develop and manufacture individualized medicines to combat cancer.
We are seeking a skilled developer to join our team, helping to design and implement an advanced scheduling platform tailored to the needs of planning and scheduling the delivery of individualized cancer therapies. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop a system that optimizes resource allocation, reduces bottlenecks, and ensures the timely delivery of personalized therapies to patients. Your contributions will be integral to solving complex scheduling challenges in the supply chain, manufacture, and delivery of individualized medicines. Travel to Cambridge Massachusetts area is required.
Here's What You'll Do:
Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications to solve finite scheduling challenges for individualized medicine.
Collaborate with product managers, manufacturing teams, and data scientists to define technical requirements and system architecture.
Implement robust scheduling algorithms that account for real-world constraints, including limited resources, materials, time-sensitive manufacturing processes.
Develop both front-end and back-end features to create an intuitive, user-friendly interface for managing scheduling tasks and tracking production timelines.
Integrate real-time data from manufacturing systems, supply chains, and patient needs (time til required dose, type of cancer) to optimize scheduling decisions.
Ensure the system meets regulatory and compliance requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Continuously monitor system performance and refine algorithms to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Here's What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with proficiency in both front-end (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) technologies.
Strong experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Expertise in building and managing event-driven architectures, with experience in Kafka, AWS Lambda, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, including experience with Flux or similar tools, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployment.
Strong knowledge of service-based architectures and API management principles.
An expert-level individual contributor to the coding tasks assigned
Experience with scheduling algorithms or optimization problems, preferably in manufacturing or healthcare domains.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly in pharmaceuticals or biotech, is a plus.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in healthcare or manufacturing is highly desirable.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
Under Washington State law, Moderna is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the jobs covered by this description. Base compensation for these positions in Washington State range from $129,600.00 - $207,500.00 . Actual salary determinations will take into account factors such as work location, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills. Compensation decisions are made on the facts and circumstances of each case.
In addition to base compensation Moderna employees are eligible for a comprehensive incentive compensation package including an annual cash bonus, new hire equity and an annual refresh, 401(k) match, competitive and inclusive medical, dental, and vision coverage options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, Life, LTD, and STD insurance, family leave offerings, including at least 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, lifestyle spending account, adoption, surrogacy, and family-planning benefits, generous paid time off, including:
Vacation, sick time, and observed Company-wide holidays
Paid volunteer time to participate within your community
Discretionary winter holiday shut down
Paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years, and every 3 years after
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
Adoption and family-planning benefits
Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
Generous paid time off, including: • Vacation, sick time and holidays • Volunteer time to participate within your community • Discretionary year-end shutdown • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
401k match and Financial Planning tools
Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
Location-specific perks and extras!
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
