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The new age of biology has arrived. Be part of the team pioneering optical pooled screening, where genomic scale meets single-cell precision and AI velocity to accelerate the discovery of life-saving therapeutics. At Bifrost, we are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about being part of the drug development solution.
CAREERS

Join Us

The new age of biology has arrived. Be part of the team pioneering optical pooled screening, where genomic scale meets single-cell precision and AI velocity to accelerate the discovery of life-saving therapeutics. At Bifrost, we are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about being part of the drug development solution.

We invite you to explore our open positions:

Job Opportunities


Mechanical Engineer

Berkeley, CA

Are you passionate about pushing the limits of technology to advance our understanding of the life sciences? So are we! We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a fast-paced start-up developing tools that will transform functional cell biology research. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering and problem-solving skills, a solid grasp of mechanical design fundamentals and some exposure to optical systems, microscopy and bio-engineering or biology. As Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of a small team designing, developing, specifying and testing Bifrost’s hardware products.  Additionally, you will play a role in product definition, development and verification testing.


Lead Instrument Engineer / Architect

Berkeley, CA

At Bifrost Biosystems, we are passionate about inventing breakthrough technologies to ultimately improve human health. Are you also driven to make a difference?

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Instrument Engineer to join our dynamic and highly collaborative team and lead instrument development and architecture for our next generation Optical Pooled Screening (OPS) platform. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or a related field, with a track record of accomplishments in the life sciences industry specifically related to developing optical and mechanical instruments. The successful candidate will exhibit strong engineering and problem-solving skills, a good understanding of the life sciences industry, and an excellent grasp of mechanical and optical design fundamentals, super-resolution techniques, and compute algorithms for image extraction.


Systems Engineer

Berkeley, CA

Are you passionate about pushing the limits of technology to advance our understanding of the life sciences? So are we! We’re seeking a dedicated Systems Engineer to join our Berkeley team. If you have hands-on experience in bioengineering or a related field and are enthusiastic about developing advanced instruments for life science applications, this role is for you. You will contribute to the design, testing, and optimization of innovative prototype systems, including microfluidic devices for single-cell analysis.


Senior Systems Engineer

Berkeley, CA

Are you passionate about pushing the limits of technology to advance our understanding of the life sciences? So are we! We’re seeking a dedicated Senior Systems Engineer to join our Berkeley team. If you have hands-on experience in bioengineering or a related field and are enthusiastic about developing advanced instruments for life science applications, this role is for you. You will contribute to the design, testing, and optimization of innovative prototype systems, including microfluidic devices for single-cell analysis.


Software Engineer (Mid to Senior)

Berkeley, CA or remote

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Software Engineer (Mid to Senior Level) to join our team at our primary on-site location in Berkeley, CA. Remote work options are available in the United States, Sweden or Germany. The ideal candidate will have experience developing efficient algorithms for real-time analysis of large image datasets, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless, user-friendly tools for non-technical scientists. They will be passionate about creating intuitive, simple, and powerful user interfaces that allow researchers and scientists without prior technical training to easily interact with complex image data. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to research breakthroughs in fields such as cell biology, microscopy, and drug discovery.