Senior Data Engineer, Cellares
$90-210k
+ Stock options
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
Job no longer available
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$90-210k
+ Stock options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data engineering, a strong understanding of modern data architectures, and a deep knowledge of big data technologies
- We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and is ready to tackle diverse challenges as our company grows
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with at least 6 years of related industry experience
- Proven experience in data engineering, with a focus on building data pipelines and infrastructure in cloud environments, preferably on Microsoft Azure
- Strong proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Databricks, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Table Storage, Azure Cosmos DB
- Proficiency in managing, optimizing, and data integration with Elasticsearch clusters
- Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data modeling techniques, particularly in the context of data analytics, machine learning, and AI applications
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#, with experience in developing scalable and efficient data processing code
- Expertise with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau
- Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security best practices, especially in regulated industries such as medical devices, cell therapy, bioprocessing, or instrumentation
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data engineering issues and optimize performance
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up company environment with minimal direction and changing priorities
- Ability to be a strong problem solver and team player
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
- This will be a full-time onsite position in South San Francisco or Chicago
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer who will contribute to developing our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform
- This role will lead the design, development, and management of scalable data pipelines and architecture
- This role involves working with large datasets, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization to provide data-driven business outcomes for our cell therapy business
- Architect, design, and implement data pipelines and infrastructure to support the implementation of data analytics and AI solutions, leveraging Azure Cloud Platform and Databricks technologies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and develop scalable and efficient data solutions
- Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and storage systems using Azure services such as Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Blob storage, and Azure Databricks, ensuring data quality, reliability, and security
- Work closely with cell therapy process developers, manufacturing operators, and scientists to preprocess and prepare data for machine learning models, performing feature engineering, data augmentation, and exploratory data analysis as needed
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to track data pipeline performance and ensure timely identification and resolution of issues
- Document data engineering processes, workflows, and best practices and provide guidance and support to project team members as needed
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $600M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2026
$257m
SERIES D
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
Total funding: $612m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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