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Software Engineer

collateMillbrae, CAApril 12th, 2026
About CollateCollate uses AI to create and streamline documentation and operations for life science companies, so they can focus on their core mission - advancing human health.Founded by Surbhi Sarna, who previously sold her medical device startup nVision Medical to Boston Scientific for $275 million, Collate is tackling one of the most significant pain points in the life sciences industry: paperwork. Companies developing drugs and medical devices must produce extensive documentation for everything from research and development, clinical trials, manufacturing, marketing and sales. Collate’s AI-powered platform automates much of this process, accelerating the development of life-saving treatments.With $30 million in seed funding from Redpoint, First Round, Conviction Partners, and Y Combinator, Collate is rapidly scaling an exceptional team. Collate’s leadership brings together expertise from both life sciences and technology, including co-founder and CTO Nate Smith, who previously founded Lever, a successful recruiting platform acquired in 2022 for $500M.Our engineering challenges sit at a fascinating intersection of cutting-edge AI, domain-specific language models, and complex technical requirements. You'll be building systems at the forefront of AI application in a specialized domain, working alongside leading experts in the field. This is a meaningful opportunity to advance what's possible with AI while developing technology that delivers real-world impact.Join us in our mission to help life science teams focus on what matters most: bringing innovations to the patients who need them.About the RoleAs an early member of the team, you will pay a key role in the development of Collate:Design and implement core technical featuresWork closely with the founding team to define and execute the company’s technical strategyHelp scale an exceptional engineering team to tackle some of biotech’s biggest challengesBenefits and LogisticsLocation: On-site in San Francisco (5 days per week)Comprehensive health insurance and benefitsH1B transfer assistance available for qualified candidatesInterview ProcessWe believe that experienced engineers should not need to study to prepare for an interview. Our interviews are lightweight and focused on the true day to day work as an engineer.Our interview process consists of a remote phone / Zoom interview followed by an onsite interview to meet the team. The process will include technical programming questions tailored to your level of experience and areas of specialization.