Bio is a decentralized science protocol that helps launch and grow AI-driven biotech research. It enables scientists to raise funds, create value from their work, and distribute that value directly to their communities. Since 2023, Bio has directed over $50m to global researchers, offering an alternative to traditional pharma funding. Backed by investors like Binance Labs, Northpond Ventures, and Animoca Brands, Bio accelerates real-world therapeutics across longevity, brain health, fertility, psychedelic science, and more.
The RoleWe're looking for a full-stack engineer to help build products that connect researchers, funders, and the broader scientific community. You'll work across the entire stack - from crafting intuitive user interfaces to designing robust backend systems and smart contracts.
What You'll Do• Build and maintain web applications that serve researchers and the science community
• Design and implement APIs, databases, and backend services
• Collaborate with designers and product to ship features users love
• Contribute to web3 infrastructure and smart contract development
• Help shape technical direction and engineering culture as we grow
What We're Looking For• Experience building web applications (any stack - we value adaptability over specific tools)
• Comfort working across frontend and backend
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to shipping
• Clear communication - we're remote-first and async-friendly
• Curiosity about web3, biotech, or open science (experience not required)
Nice to Have• Experience with blockchain development or smart contracts
• Background in science, research, or working with scientific data
• Contributions to open source projects
Why Bio• Fully remote - work from anywhere
• Meaningful work at the frontier of science and technology
• Small team, big impact - your work matters here
• Competitive compensation with token/equity component
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