Software Engineering Lead

ABOUT US:

Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston based, venture-backed biotech startup that makes extracting vital information from biological samples is as simple as pressing a button, through our flagship product Callisto. Our product speeds up processing time for scientists and increases accessibility to important genetic information for patients. Sitting at the intersection of science and engineering, we invite you to join us on our journey to shape the future of genomics, where insatiable curiosity is encouraged and every Voltarian makes an impact.

THE TEAM:

You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.

We're looking for a Software Lead to define the architecture and execution of our full-stack software platform - spanning embedded firmware, embedded Linux, cloud infrastructure, and customer-facing tooling. This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of systems engineering, cloud services, embedded software, and automation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and grow the software engineering team across firmware, embedded, backend, and cloud domains
• Define and own the overall software architecture for robotics platforms and cloud services
• Drive software development from design through delivery and long-term maintenance
• Establish development processes, standards, and best practices
• Implement scalable infrastructure for remote monitoring, dashboards, and over-the-air updates
• Collaborate closely with hardware, mechanical, systems, product, and operations teams to ensure cohesive end-to-end system design
• Manage external software vendors and contractor partnerships
• Participate in hiring, mentoring, and performance development

WITHIN 3 MONTHS YOU'LL…

• Dive deep into our platform architecture and cross-functional workflows
• Establish early patterns for architecture, tooling, and engineering processes
• Begin scaling engineering practices to match product needs

WITHIN 6 MONTHS YOU'LL…

• Own key cross-stack domains and drive major architectural decisions
• Mentor and support software engineers across teams
• Lead delivery of significant system capabilities

WITHIN 12 MONTHS YOU'LL…

• Be the primary software technical leader influencing long-term roadmap and cross-functional priorities
• Have built out scalable practices and demonstrated impact on product and team performance

WHO YOU ARE

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with significant ownership of complex systems
• Strong leadership experience, including hiring, mentoring, and scaling engineering teams
• Proven track record with embedded systems (firmware & Linux)
• Experience designing backend services and cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable and maintainable software systems
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving requirements

Nice to Have

• Robotics or automation software experience
• Biomedical or medical device software experience
• Exposure to regulated environments or quality system

$160,000 - $190,000 a year

This range reflects the target compensation for this role across our U.S. locations. Actual pay will depend on experience, education, and skill level. We regularly review our pay practices to ensure equity and fairness.

This is a full-time position that requires a significant amount of in-person work and collaboration onsite at our Seaport Office in Boston, MA. If you are unable to relocate or commute to the Boston MA area, this role won't be a match.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA
• Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans
• Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your future
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off, because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Twice Weekly Company Lunches, office snacks, beverages, & treats
• Monthly Team Happy Hours and regular team outings!

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we actively seek out and value diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself positively contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of genomics!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.