Novaflow SWE Intern Summer 2026 SF | YC S25 Biotech AI

Overview

Novaflow is hiring a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to build the backend infrastructure powering an AI data analyst for biology labs. Researchers use Novaflow to go from raw genomics data to publication-ready insights in days instead of months — replacing weeks-long waits on bioinformatics core services.

This is a small, founder-led YC S25 team backed by Y Combinator and BioRender. You'll ship production code used by scientists — APIs, cloud infra, databases, and data pipelines moving real genomics data — with direct access to founders, product strategy, and customer conversations. Remote or in-person in San Francisco.

Key Requirements & Critical Rules

• Degree: Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Languages: Proficient in Python; Node.js familiarity is a plus.
• Data: Comfortable with SQL databases; experience optimizing queries and designing data models.
• Cloud: Experience with AWS or GCP, or strong willingness to learn quickly.
• Practices: Familiar with Git and standard software development workflows.
• Work scope: Backend services, cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, third-party integrations, CI/CD, monitoring, and observability.
• Mindset: High agency — takes initiative, doesn't wait to be told what to do. Biology background not required.
• Nice to have: Docker, Terraform/IaC, microservices/API design, Kubernetes, prior startup experience.
• Perks: Competitive compensation, office meals (lunch daily, dinner when working late), potential FTE conversion.