Software Engineer, The Stacks - Radial Science

About this role

Astera Institute is hiring a Software Engineer to build and scale The Stacks, a content platform for sharing and discovering scientific and technical work. You'll work full-stack across backend services, frontend interfaces, and cloud infrastructure in a fast-moving startup-like environment focused on advancing knowledge-sharing tools.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain backend services, frontend interfaces, data models, and integrations for The Stacks platform
• Build user-facing interfaces and experiences using modern web technologies
• Design and implement APIs and services for content management
• Manage cloud infrastructure for high availability, observability, and smooth development workflows
• Maintain engineering practices including version control, testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to iterate on features based on feedback

What they're looking for

• Full-stack web development (backend and frontend)
• Modern web technologies (TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express.js/Hono)
• SQL databases and ORMs (Prisma/Drizzle)
• Cloud infrastructure management
• API design and development
• Software architecture and system design
• Version control and CI/CD practices
• Open-source development experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and location
• On-site office in Emeryville, CA with occasional travel for collaboration
• Opportunity to shape public digital infrastructure from the ground up
• Work on mission-driven projects focused on accelerating scientific progress
• Startup-like environment with high-velocity teams and autonomy