Who We Are

Pow.bio is revolutionizing the $500B biomanufacturing market with a unique approach to manufacturing layered with an AI driven platform that unlocks the cost barriers for hundreds of billions of dollars in critical products.  Our mission is to revolutionize bio based manufacturing to meet today’s needs and to build a sustainable future. We’re driven by a shared vision to use novel and cost effective biology to address global challenges and bring sustainable products to market.

We are seeking a Director/Sr Director of Business Development to help shape and drive our growth strategy. In this role, you’ll develop new partnerships, manage key client relationships, and lead efforts to bring Pow.bio’s innovative technology to market.

Your Role

We are seeking a full stack developer to build cutting edge smart fermentation tooling to drive next generation biomanufacturing.  As part of a team developing a platform for driving, optimizing and managing fermentation experiments, you will work with in-house scientists and external customers to develop and support the Pow software platform.  You will report to the Chief Technology Officer, and have a broad opportunity to design,  implement, and innovate state of the art software.  

Responsibilities

• Work with the CTO and software team to design and implement web based software systems that delights users!
• Work with Scientists and Fermentation operations to maximize impact of data on day-to-day lab operations
• Support and extend the ETL data pipeline for in-house data processing to deliver real time visibility across internal fermentation systems.
• Design, Implement, Test and Support features for the Pow fermentation optimization tools, including language tools, compilers and data visualization.
• Work with external customers to deliver web based software tools for designing, optimizing and running fermentation systems

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years software development experience with exposure to web, backend and database systems.
•  Degree in relevant quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, iterative, deadline-driven environment.
• Curious and keen learner interested in developing new skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator, able to speak to end users to understand their technical needs, learning relevant scientific knowledge as needed.
• Organized and able to mix tactical solutions with thinking about longer term investments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python / JavaScript/ F#
• Experience with Postgres
• Experience in a lab-like environment, especially Fermentation settings
• Experience delivering customer-facing software
• Experience with automation / control systems for lab hardware

Work Arrangements: We want you to thrive in the work environment that suits you best. You have the flexibility to choose between being fully remote with occasional travel for team meetings, a hybrid setup, or working fully onsite.

Compensation and Benefits

Pow.bio offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Flexible PTO and company-wide holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with match
• Commuter benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and expertise. In addition to salary, we also offer equity participation and a benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pow.bio is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.