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Automata
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Level : 4 Salary band : £75,000-£85,000 Bonus : 8%performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid - work in our London HQ up to 3x/week At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences-from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology. But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest. Why Work at Automata? Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation. Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots). Growth : We invest in our people . Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it). We're hiring a Network and Infrastructure Lead tocontribute to the creation, management, and deployment of global networking, infrastructure and software. This position is based at our London HQ in Angel, and requires a hybrid on site presence. Responsibilities: 20% Strategy 30% Networking 30% Infrastructure 20% System management Required Competencies: Excellent Communication Takes Initiative Excels in a collaborative environment Continuous Learner Resiliency Nice to have: Experience with Infosec We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Level : 4 Salary band : £50,000-£60,000 Bonus : 8%performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid - on site in our London office 2x/week Join Automata: Transforming Science with Automation At Automata , we are revolutionizing the way science is done. Our mission is bold: to make automation accessible to every lab in the world, enabling breakthroughs in drug discovery, diagnostics, synthetic biology, and beyond . By building world-class automation solutions, we empower scientists to work faster, think bigger, and achieve more -paving the way for the next generation of life-changing discoveries. We're not just another automation company. We are an ambitious team of engineers, innovators, and visionaries committed to redefining the lab experience . Our LINQ platform seamlessly blends hardware and software, eliminating bottlenecks and streamlining workflows so labs can focus on the research that changes lives. Now, we're looking for a Product Rollout Manager to lead the charge in ensuring that every product update and software deployment is flawlessly executed, highly transparent, and sets a new industry benchmark for trust and operational excellence . Why This Role is a Game-Changer Trust is Everything Automata's customers trust us with their business-critical lab operations , and we take that responsibility seriously. Every software rollout must be seamless, consistent, and predictable -because our customers' work depends on it. Precision Meets Agility This role is at the intersection of engineering, product, marketing, customer success, and compliance -ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned while delivering at speed. You'll be the architect of clockwork-like release processes , blending risk management, technical excellence, and exceptional communication . You'll Shape the Future We are scaling fast, and we need a team member who can hit the ground running to define and refine our rollout frameworks and processes, making them the gold standard in Life Sciences . This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a high-growth company, operating at the cutting edge of automation technology . Your Mission: Build a Best-in-Class Rollout Function High trust, high integrity deployment teams and processes pave the way for Automata to outpace the competition. In this role, you will be responsible for orchestrating the seamless deployment of software updates and product rollouts that instill confidence, drive adoption, and enhance our customers' experience . Your Core Responsibilities 30% - Communication & Stakeholder Management Own strategic release communications , ensuring clarity and alignment across Execs, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams. Provide upward and outward reporting , ensuring full visibility on release plans, risks, and impact. Gather and incorporate feedback loops to continuously refine our rollout strategy. 25% - Release Planning & Execution Lead forward planning across Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Customer Success , ensuring smooth, well-coordinated releases. Champion release readiness , keeping teams aligned, risks mitigated, and rollouts predictable. 15% - Process Optimization & Automation Implement best-in-class deployment processes , standardizing release checklists and workflows. Continuously enhance incident response procedures , ensuring our rollouts are resilient, auditable, and scalable . ️ 15% - Risk Management & Compliance Establish robust risk assessment frameworks that proactively identify and mitigate deployment risks. Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements . 15% - Post-Release Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define and track release performance metrics , ensuring data-driven decision-making. Continuously refine and improve post-release monitoring and auditing frameworks . What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in Digital Project/Program Management, Software Delivery, or Release Management. B2B SaaS experience , preferably in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Strong expertise in policy and procedure development , ideally within recognized international standards . Exceptional communication skills -you can translate complex technical processes into clear, actionable insights. A structured, analytical, and problem-solving mindset -you thrive in environments where precision meets speed. Bonus Points for: Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharma). Familiarity with automated deployment pipelines, DevOps best practices, and compliance frameworks . Why Automata? At Automata, we don't just talk about career growth -we create an environment where high performers thrive . We're scaling rapidly in one of the most exciting, future-proofed industries , and we need ambitious people who are ready to build, lead, and innovate . Be part of a category-defining company in Life Sciences Automation . Work alongside world-class engineers, product leaders, and automation experts . Join a high-growth company that invests in your career development . Make a global impact -helping scientists accelerate discoveries that change lives . Are You Ready to Build the Future of Life Sciences Automation? If you're passionate about scaling best-in-class SaaS deployments and want to play a key role in shaping the future of lab automation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something transformational. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Level : 4 Salary band : £50,000-£60,000 Bonus : 8%performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid - on site in our London office 2x/week Join Automata: Transforming Science with Automation At Automata , we are revolutionizing the way science is done. Our mission is bold: to make automation accessible to every lab in the world, enabling breakthroughs in drug discovery, diagnostics, synthetic biology, and beyond . By building world-class automation solutions, we empower scientists to work faster, think bigger, and achieve more -paving the way for the next generation of life-changing discoveries. We're not just another automation company. We are an ambitious team of engineers, innovators, and visionaries committed to redefining the lab experience . Our LINQ platform seamlessly blends hardware and software, eliminating bottlenecks and streamlining workflows so labs can focus on the research that changes lives. Now, we're looking for a Product Rollout Manager to lead the charge in ensuring that every product update and software deployment is flawlessly executed, highly transparent, and sets a new industry benchmark for trust and operational excellence . Why This Role is a Game-Changer Trust is Everything Automata's customers trust us with their business-critical lab operations , and we take that responsibility seriously. Every software rollout must be seamless, consistent, and predictable -because our customers' work depends on it. Precision Meets Agility This role is at the intersection of engineering, product, marketing, customer success, and compliance -ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned while delivering at speed. You'll be the architect of clockwork-like release processes , blending risk management, technical excellence, and exceptional communication . You'll Shape the Future We are scaling fast, and we need a team member who can hit the ground running to define and refine our rollout frameworks and processes, making them the gold standard in Life Sciences . This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a high-growth company, operating at the cutting edge of automation technology . Your Mission: Build a Best-in-Class Rollout Function High trust, high integrity deployment teams and processes pave the way for Automata to outpace the competition. In this role, you will be responsible for orchestrating the seamless deployment of software updates and product rollouts that instill confidence, drive adoption, and enhance our customers' experience . Your Core Responsibilities 30% - Communication & Stakeholder Management Own strategic release communications , ensuring clarity and alignment across Execs, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams. Provide upward and outward reporting , ensuring full visibility on release plans, risks, and impact. Gather and incorporate feedback loops to continuously refine our rollout strategy. 25% - Release Planning & Execution Lead forward planning across Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Customer Success , ensuring smooth, well-coordinated releases. Champion release readiness , keeping teams aligned, risks mitigated, and rollouts predictable. 15% - Process Optimization & Automation Implement best-in-class deployment processes , standardizing release checklists and workflows. Continuously enhance incident response procedures , ensuring our rollouts are resilient, auditable, and scalable . ️ 15% - Risk Management & Compliance Establish robust risk assessment frameworks that proactively identify and mitigate deployment risks. Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements . 15% - Post-Release Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define and track release performance metrics , ensuring data-driven decision-making. Continuously refine and improve post-release monitoring and auditing frameworks . What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in Digital Project/Program Management, Software Delivery, or Release Management. B2B SaaS experience , preferably in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Strong expertise in policy and procedure development , ideally within recognized international standards . Exceptional communication skills -you can translate complex technical processes into clear, actionable insights. A structured, analytical, and problem-solving mindset -you thrive in environments where precision meets speed. Bonus Points for: Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharma). Familiarity with automated deployment pipelines, DevOps best practices, and compliance frameworks . Why Automata? At Automata, we don't just talk about career growth -we create an environment where high performers thrive . We're scaling rapidly in one of the most exciting, future-proofed industries , and we need ambitious people who are ready to build, lead, and innovate . Be part of a category-defining company in Life Sciences Automation . Work alongside world-class engineers, product leaders, and automation experts . Join a high-growth company that invests in your career development . Make a global impact -helping scientists accelerate discoveries that change lives . Are You Ready to Build the Future of Life Sciences Automation? If you're passionate about scaling best-in-class SaaS deployments and want to play a key role in shaping the future of lab automation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something transformational. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Level : 5 Salary band : £80,000 - £100,000 Bonus : 10%performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid - work from our London office 2x/week Technical Product Content Manager - Build the Knowledge Engine Empowering Automata Customers Join Automata: Revolutionizing Life Sciences Through Automation At Automata , we are transforming how scientists work. Our mission? To make automation accessible to every lab in the world. From drug discovery to diagnostics and synthetic biology , we empower scientists with cutting-edge automation solutions that accelerate breakthroughs and redefine the future of life sciences. But we're more than just a company building automation tools. We are a team of innovators, engineers, and storytellers , united by a passion for simplifying complexity and making high-tech solutions intuitive, accessible, and scalable . Our LINQ platform combines robotics and software to streamline lab workflows, allowing researchers to focus on what matters most: pioneering the discoveries that change lives. Now, we're looking for a Technical Product Content Manager to empower every user of LINQ to master their automation workflows-quickly, effortlessly, and with full confidence. Why This Role is a Game-Changer Knowledge is Power-And You'll Shape How It's Delivered The LINQ Workcell is a sophisticated system, designed to redefine lab automation . But even the most powerful technology is only as effective as its users' ability to operate it. This role exists to eliminate friction, accelerate adoption, and ensure that every user-no matter their expertise-can leverage LINQ to its full potential. Automate the Learning Curve Life sciences automation is evolving faster than ever , and our content systems need to keep up. You'll blend content strategy, automation, and in-product knowledge delivery to ensure that learning is intuitive, documentation is effortless, and user satisfaction is sky-high . Scale Your Impact Globally Your work will directly impact scientists, researchers, and lab operators throughout North America and the EU -helping them navigate complex automation systems with clarity and ease. By building scalable, intelligent knowledge frameworks , you'll bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and human understanding . Your Mission: Build a World-Class Knowledge Ecosystem In this role, you will be responsible for creating and delivering next-generation product content , ensuring that users can operate LINQ workcells with confidence-anytime, anywhere. Your Core Responsibilities Content Creation & Management (30%) Develop clear, concise, and engaging documentation , including user guides, FAQs, API references, and troubleshooting resources . Ensure content is tailored to different user personas , from lab technicians to automation engineers. Knowledge Management (20%) Architect intelligent knowledge repositories with structured taxonomy, tagging, and governance frameworks . Ensure information is easily searchable, logically organized, and continuously optimized based on usage data. Automation & In-Product Content Delivery (20%) Implement AI-powered, automated content generation tools to keep documentation up to date at scale . Integrate contextual in-app help and knowledge systems to provide internal and external users with answers precisely when they need them . Quality Assurance & Optimization (15%) Establish key performance metrics and OKRs to ensure systems are meeting expectations and delivering value. Establish high editorial standards to maintain accuracy, clarity, and relevance across all documentation. Regularly audit and update knowledge resources to reflect product advancements and user feedback . User Engagement & Continuous Improvement (15%) Proactively gather and analyze user feedback, support tickets, and content performance metrics . Continuously refine content strategy to improve user understanding, retention, and overall satisfaction . What We're Looking For Clear, detail-oriented writing style , with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, actionable guidance . Experience designing and managing automated content generation systems -you know how to scale documentation without sacrificing quality . Expertise in in-app content serving platforms -you understand how to deliver knowledge in the right place, at the right time . A strategic, systems-thinking mindset -you can architect highly scalable content frameworks that drive long-term success. Bonus Points for: Experience in life sciences, biotech, or other technical/scientific industries . Background in UX writing, instructional design, or technical education . Familiarity with AI-driven content automation, chatbots, or interactive help systems . Why Automata? At Automata, we're not just innovating in lab automation-we're building an entirely new way for scientists to interact with technology . And that starts with you . Shape the knowledge engine that powers life sciences automation. Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and content strategy. Join a high-growth company that invests in your career. Make a global impact by empowering scientists to do their best work. Are You Ready to Build the Future of Knowledge Automation? If you're passionate about scaling knowledge, eliminating complexity, and making high-tech automation systems accessible to all , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something transformational. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Level : 4 Salary band : £60,000 - £70,000 Bonus : 8% performance-based, discretionary Location : Hybrid - on site in our London office 2x/week At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences-from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology. But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest. Why Work at Automata? Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation. Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots). Growth : We invest in our people . Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it). In this role, you will be responsible for: Lead the end-to-end UX design process, from discovery to delivery, ensuring high-quality and innovative product solutions. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to discover and deliver user-centered solutions. Champion an evidence-based approach to understanding user and business needs, gathering feedback, and iterating quickly to inform and validate design decisions. Conduct in-depth user research through interviews, observations, and data analysis to uncover insights that inform design strategy. Create detailed flow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes that effectively communicate the user experience. Rapidly prototype to quickly create, test, and iterate ideas in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our design process. Contribute to and evolve our design system to ensure consistency and scalability. What it takes: 5+ years proven experience as a UX or product designer with a robust portfolio showcasing design excellence. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Deep knowledge of user-centered design principles, user research, interaction design, and information architecture. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to cross-functional teams and enable consensus. Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and an appetite for solving complex and ambiguous problems. Experience in crafting complex, integrated experiences for B2B or bio-tech products. At Automata, we're transforming the way labs work with open, integrated automation. Our mission is to unlock the potential of labs and the potential of the people who work in them. If you are a passionate and experienced Senior UX Designer looking to make a significant impact in the life sciences industry, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and portfolio outlining your relevant experience and design philosophy. Embrace this opportunity to be at the heart of innovation with Automata. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Level : 5 Salary band : £80,000 - £100,000 Bonus : 10%performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid - work from our London office 2x/week Technical Product Content Manager - Build the Knowledge Engine Empowering Automata Customers Join Automata: Revolutionizing Life Sciences Through Automation At Automata , we are transforming how scientists work. Our mission? To make automation accessible to every lab in the world. From drug discovery to diagnostics and synthetic biology , we empower scientists with cutting-edge automation solutions that accelerate breakthroughs and redefine the future of life sciences. But we're more than just a company building automation tools. We are a team of innovators, engineers, and storytellers , united by a passion for simplifying complexity and making high-tech solutions intuitive, accessible, and scalable . Our LINQ platform combines robotics and software to streamline lab workflows, allowing researchers to focus on what matters most: pioneering the discoveries that change lives. Now, we're looking for a Technical Product Content Manager to empower every user of LINQ to master their automation workflows-quickly, effortlessly, and with full confidence. Why This Role is a Game-Changer Knowledge is Power-And You'll Shape How It's Delivered The LINQ Workcell is a sophisticated system, designed to redefine lab automation . But even the most powerful technology is only as effective as its users' ability to operate it. This role exists to eliminate friction, accelerate adoption, and ensure that every user-no matter their expertise-can leverage LINQ to its full potential. Automate the Learning Curve Life sciences automation is evolving faster than ever , and our content systems need to keep up. You'll blend content strategy, automation, and in-product knowledge delivery to ensure that learning is intuitive, documentation is effortless, and user satisfaction is sky-high . Scale Your Impact Globally Your work will directly impact scientists, researchers, and lab operators throughout North America and the EU -helping them navigate complex automation systems with clarity and ease. By building scalable, intelligent knowledge frameworks , you'll bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and human understanding . Your Mission: Build a World-Class Knowledge Ecosystem In this role, you will be responsible for creating and delivering next-generation product content , ensuring that users can operate LINQ workcells with confidence-anytime, anywhere. Your Core Responsibilities Content Creation & Management (30%) Develop clear, concise, and engaging documentation , including user guides, FAQs, API references, and troubleshooting resources . Ensure content is tailored to different user personas , from lab technicians to automation engineers. Knowledge Management (20%) Architect intelligent knowledge repositories with structured taxonomy, tagging, and governance frameworks . Ensure information is easily searchable, logically organized, and continuously optimized based on usage data. Automation & In-Product Content Delivery (20%) Implement AI-powered, automated content generation tools to keep documentation up to date at scale . Integrate contextual in-app help and knowledge systems to provide internal and external users with answers precisely when they need them . Quality Assurance & Optimization (15%) Establish key performance metrics and OKRs to ensure systems are meeting expectations and delivering value. Establish high editorial standards to maintain accuracy, clarity, and relevance across all documentation. Regularly audit and update knowledge resources to reflect product advancements and user feedback . User Engagement & Continuous Improvement (15%) Proactively gather and analyze user feedback, support tickets, and content performance metrics . Continuously refine content strategy to improve user understanding, retention, and overall satisfaction . What We're Looking For Clear, detail-oriented writing style , with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, actionable guidance . Experience designing and managing automated content generation systems -you know how to scale documentation without sacrificing quality . Expertise in in-app content serving platforms -you understand how to deliver knowledge in the right place, at the right time . A strategic, systems-thinking mindset -you can architect highly scalable content frameworks that drive long-term success. Bonus Points for: Experience in life sciences, biotech, or other technical/scientific industries . Background in UX writing, instructional design, or technical education . Familiarity with AI-driven content automation, chatbots, or interactive help systems . Why Automata? At Automata, we're not just innovating in lab automation-we're building an entirely new way for scientists to interact with technology . And that starts with you . Shape the knowledge engine that powers life sciences automation. Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and content strategy. Join a high-growth company that invests in your career. Make a global impact by empowering scientists to do their best work. Are You Ready to Build the Future of Knowledge Automation? If you're passionate about scaling knowledge, eliminating complexity, and making high-tech automation systems accessible to all , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something transformational. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Level : 4 Salary band : £60,000 - £70,000 Bonus : 8% performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid - on site in our London office 2x/week At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences-from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology. But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest. Why Work at Automata? Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation. Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots). Growth : We invest in our people. Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it). In this role, you will be responsible for: Lead the end-to-end UX design process, from discovery to delivery, ensuring high-quality and innovative product solutions. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to discover and deliver user-centred solutions. Champion an evidence-based approach to understanding user and business needs, gathering feedback, and iterating quickly to inform and validate design decisions. Conduct in-depth user research through interviews, observations, and data analysis to uncover insights that inform design strategy. Create detailed flow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes that effectively communicate the user experience. Rapidly prototype to quickly create, test, and iterate ideas in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our design process. Contribute to and evolve our design system to ensure consistency and scalability. What it takes: 5 + years proven experience as a UX or product designer with a robust portfolio showcasing design excellence. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Deep knowledge of user-centered design principles, user research, interaction design, and information architecture. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to cross-functional teams and enable consensus. Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and an appetite for solving complex and ambiguous problems. Experience in crafting complex, integrated experiences for B2B or bio-tech products. At Automata, we're transforming the way labs work with open, integrated automation. Our mission is to unlock the potential of labs and the potential of the people who work in them. If you are a passionate and experienced Senior UX Designer looking to make a significant impact in the life sciences industry, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and portfolio outlining your relevant experience and design philosophy. Embrace this opportunity to be at the heart of innovation with Automata. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Level : 5 Salary band : £110,000 - £120,000 Bonus : 10% performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid, work from our London HQ 2x/week At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences-from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology. But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest. Why Work at Automata? Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation. Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots). Growth : We invest in our people . Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it). We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Greater London Area to join our UK Engineering Team to develop and support on our Linq Cloud Application Stack, with a blend of hands-on work with mentoring and management. Our mission is to build lab automation products at the intersection of hardware and software in the life-sciences automation space that can transform the industry and accelerate science. About the team Our engineers are more than just technically skilled; they're driven by curiosity and a growth mindset. They find immense joy in seeing the software power our robots and LINQ bench , transporting plates from instrument to instrument. They understand the profound impact of their work on the life sciences industry, and this fuels their passion. We are flexible and look for the right folks. You are not expected to know everything, but here are our core technologies: Python for our application code, APIs and SDK Some Golang services, potentially more as we scale Typescript with React SQL and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, Couchbase, DynamoDB Event-driven architecture, employing technologies such as Kafka, gRPC and Protobuf for event definitions Solver technology and algorithms to drive our workflow scheduling solver engine Deployment on AWS to IoT Greengrass, ECS, Lambda and EKS, with infrastructure managed via Terraform and pipelines via CircleCI Feature flags to enable us to experiment and control when we release new features to customers In this role, you will be responsible for: Support, mentor and line manage 5-10 engineers, building a healthy team culture and ensuring the team makes technical contributions that align with engineering standards and best practices. Provide technical leadership to the team, ensuring effective delegation and alignment towards contributing to the overall delivery. Shipping and building a resilient product with scale and reliability in mind so that we can entrust our product into the hands of our customers with pride, accounting for quality and security. Putting customers at the heart of what you do by understanding what makes sense for our users and engaging with them with integrity. Taking pragmatic approaches and keeping it simple by solving problems that we have, not for problems we might encounter. Building an agile architecture that is expected to evolve and is flexible to adapt. Collaborating and supporting your team because code is just one part of the job, but being a team player is a massive part. We prioritise working together with product partners, design and engineering to ensure transparency and alignment in our direction. What it takes: Technical leadership and engineering excellence in guiding the team to a high standard, leading technical initiatives through strong architectural understanding, mentorship, and the capacity to align team objectives with strategic technical vision across a modern SaaS edge system. Production experience across the core technology stack of Python, React, Typescript & Golang in an AWS environment, ideally working on data-intensive edge applications, microservices and event-driven architecture. We also welcome diverse experiences in other languages, such as Golang, Rust, or Dart. Effective stakeholder management in supporting customer engagement and navigating teams through customer environments. Delivery-focused and pragmatic in ensuring customer value is delivered efficiently, with necessary trade-offs considered, balancing strategic direction, quality and resiliency. Have a product mindset, always keen to understand customer needs. Facilitate product and design discussions, contributing ideas to ensure we do the most impactful work that will improve the product and user experience. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, thinking through the problem space, seeking feedback, challenging the status quo, and adjusting the platform through iterations. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Level : 5 Salary band : £110,000 - £120,000 Bonus : 10% performance-based, discretionary Location: Hybrid, work from our London HQ 2x/week At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences-from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology. But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest. Why Work at Automata? Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation. Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots). Growth : We invest in our people . Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it). We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Greater London Area to join our UK Engineering Team to develop and support on our Linq Cloud Application Stack, with a blend of hands-on work with mentoring and management. Our mission is to build lab automation products at the intersection of hardware and software in the life-sciences automation space that can transform the industry and accelerate science. About the team Our engineers are more than just technically skilled; they're driven by curiosity and a growth mindset. They find immense joy in seeing the software power our robots and LINQ bench , transporting plates from instrument to instrument. They understand the profound impact of their work on the life sciences industry, and this fuels their passion. We are flexible and look for the right folks. You are not expected to know everything, but here are our core technologies: Python for our application code, APIs and SDK Some Golang services, potentially more as we scale Typescript with React SQL and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, Couchbase, DynamoDB Event-driven architecture, employing technologies such as Kafka, gRPC and Protobuf for event definitions Solver technology and algorithms to drive our workflow scheduling solver engine Deployment on AWS to IoT Greengrass, ECS, Lambda and EKS, with infrastructure managed via Terraform and pipelines via CircleCI Feature flags to enable us to experiment and control when we release new features to customers In this role, you will be responsible for: Support, mentor and line manage 5-10 engineers, building a healthy team culture and ensuring the team makes technical contributions that align with engineering standards and best practices. Provide technical leadership to the team, ensuring effective delegation and alignment towards contributing to the overall delivery. Shipping and building a resilient product with scale and reliability in mind so that we can entrust our product into the hands of our customers with pride, accounting for quality and security. Putting customers at the heart of what you do by understanding what makes sense for our users and engaging with them with integrity. Taking pragmatic approaches and keeping it simple by solving problems that we have, not for problems we might encounter. Building an agile architecture that is expected to evolve and is flexible to adapt. Collaborating and supporting your team because code is just one part of the job, but being a team player is a massive part. We prioritise working together with product partners, design and engineering to ensure transparency and alignment in our direction. What it takes: Technical leadership and engineering excellence in guiding the team to a high standard, leading technical initiatives through strong architectural understanding, mentorship, and the capacity to align team objectives with strategic technical vision across a modern SaaS edge system. Production experience across the core technology stack of Python, React, Typescript & Golang in an AWS environment, ideally working on data-intensive edge applications, microservices and event-driven architecture. We also welcome diverse experiences in other languages, such as Golang, Rust, or Dart. Effective stakeholder management in supporting customer engagement and navigating teams through customer environments. Delivery-focused and pragmatic in ensuring customer value is delivered efficiently, with necessary trade-offs considered, balancing strategic direction, quality and resiliency. Have a product mindset, always keen to understand customer needs. Facilitate product and design discussions, contributing ideas to ensure we do the most impactful work that will improve the product and user experience. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, thinking through the problem space, seeking feedback, challenging the status quo, and adjusting the platform through iterations. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Automata Islington, London
Dec 06, 2022
Full time
Salary 50,000 - 65,000 GBP per year Requirements: - At least 4 years of Frontend Web Development Experience: have worked with React and modern web apps (bonus: Three.js, 3D rendering, SVG or webpack experience) Good communication skills: comfortable interacting with customers and working closely with our sales and support teams Knowledge of UI design and User Experience, working with our designers and users to provide a constantly great experience Happy interacting with APIs with a solid understanding of API usage and design, ideally with some backend development experience Responsibilities: - Contributing ideas and working on exciting new features in our roadmap Producing Choreograph updates from design, implementation, testing to release Handling support requests from customers, helping them to develop their robotic use cases and squashing bugs You will also have the opportunity to learn about other technical areas such as Back-End, DevOps, System Development, Firmware and Manufacturing, depending on your interests and strengths Technologies: - React - Three.js - API More: We're looking for an experienced Front-End developer to join our growing team. You'll be working on 'Choreograph', Eva's powerful, web-based, visual editor, based on a modern tech stack. This will include interacting with our robot and cloud APIs, improving our 3D programming environment and working with a wide range of robotics use cases. We would like to find driven people who are excited by technical challenges and love working as part of a team. No robotics experience needed but curiosity and passion is appreciated! We're passionate about the future of Technology and Robotics and our growing success is built upon like-minded individuals who share our passion. The variety of exciting technical challenges in Eva is endless and we enjoy working across the stack in collaboration with other technical disciplines to deliver game-changing robotics features. If this sounds like a good fit and you are an experienced Front-End developer, we'd love to hear from you.