Data Engineer

ShapeTX® is leading the exploration of programmable RNA medicines to address the genetic origins of diseases. By combining developments in AI and RNA technology to create and examine hundreds of billions of therapeutic possibilities, ShapeTX® is advancing RNA editing, next-generation AAVs, and innovative gene therapy manufacturing. The ShapeTX® platform allows pharmaceutical innovators to design treatments for a wide array of diseases, including rare genetic disorders and debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and many more. You can find us at shapetx.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter. At ShapeTX®, we are a dynamic team of professionals who are committed and passionate about making cures a reality. Through a diversity of thought, scientific knowledge, professional rigor, and focus, we combine cutting-edge science with extensive drug development experience to unlock cures for many debilitating diseases. Shape Therapeutics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with a satellite site in Boston, Massachusetts. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated individual with a strong passion for learning to join the expanding Information Technology team as a Data Engineer. This position offers a unique opportunity to closely collaborate with experimentalists, data scientists, and engineers to design, build, and maintain automated end-to-end data pipelines and services that enable our best-in-class AI/ML and analysis capabilities. We are committed to applying generative AI to revolutionize gene editing, delivery, expression, and manufacturing for gene therapy. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation in gene therapy and are committed to fostering an environment where integrity, patient impact, and personal growth are valued. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who have experience in information systems, information technology, and engineering. What You’ll Do - Architect, design, implement and maintain scalable data tools and pipelines to ingest, process, and transform scientific datasets from various sources into standardized and feasible formats. - Improve performance and reliability of data storage, data pipelines, and data retrieval mechanisms. - Provide thought leadership on data modeling and metadata management to ensure our data assets are FAIR. - Implement methods to confirm the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of scientific datasets. Resolve any data quality issues. - Define the data engineering product strategy and align features and services to experimentalist and data/ML scientists’ requirements. - Maintain detailed technical product documentation for pipelines, models, and processes to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing. - Work with IT security to ensure data solutions comply with security standards and regulations. Implement appropriate security measures to safeguard data from unauthorized access or breaches. What you Bring - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a similar technical or engineering field. Advanced degrees are a bonus. - Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or in a related role. - Proven experience with database technologies such as SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). - Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python. - Familiarity with the following platforms/tools/ standards is preferred: - Data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, or Redshift) - Cloud infrastructure, AWS, and SaaS, Benchling - Modern data engineering and orchestration tools - Scientific data standards and formats (e.g., ADF, UDM, etc.) - Data visualization tools and techniques Compensation & Benefits ShapeTX offers a robust benefits package, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. We provide eligible employees with 12 paid holidays plus a one-week winter break at year end. We are proud to offer a competitive paid parent's leave benefit, an annual employee stipend for employees to use as they choose, a Flex Paid Time Off program (enabling flexible PTO for vacation, sick leave, and other purposes), and Company-paid Long Term Disability. Employees are eligible to enroll in our Company’s voluntary 401k plan, voluntary Life/AD&D, and Voluntary FSAs. The salary range for this role is $96,000-$144,000. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience. Additional compensation may include an annual target bonus and/or sign-on bonus, equity grant, and a relocation bonus. We aspire to Shape Life! not only through our science, but also through our commitment to foster an inclusive environment that supports diverse perspectives and experiences.