Software Engineer, Agentic AI - #1735188

We are rebels

IONLACE is a place for rebels. We are on a mission to rewrite the timelines of breakthroughs in medicine.

You will be joining a team with experience from leading biotechnology companies and institutions across the world. You will be working at the cutting edge of machine learning and synthetic biology. We operate as a fast-paced startup with our office and lab at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Join us and build the future.

About The Role — Software Engineer, Agentic AI

We are seeking a Software Engineer, Agentic AI to design and deploy intelligent interfaces that power autonomous decision-making systems for biologics development. You will be responsible for building end-user tools that transform complex scientific data into actionable insights, driving the design and engineering of proteins. This is a high-impact full stack role that combines front-end development, data integration, and visualization, turning AI advancements into intuitive, interactive applications for researchers and biotech partners. You will work closely with ML Engineers and domain experts to operationalize ML models, integrate data streams, and build interfaces that guide decision-making in real time.

Responsibilities

• Build Intelligent Interfaces: Develop data-driven tools that enable end users to interact with AI-driven outputs, guiding decision-making in molecular design.
• Operationalize Agentic Systems: Translate ML outputs into interactive interfaces, integrating scientific data, user inputs, and AI recommendations in an actionable format.
• Data Integration and Visualization: Implement systems to ingest, process, and visualize model outputs, ensuring complex data is accessible for end users.
• Full-Stack Development: Develop and deploy backend services using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, and front-end interfaces using React and JavaScript.
• User-Centric Design: Collaborate with product and scientific teams to design intuitive, responsive user experiences.
  
  

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in JavaScript (React/Next.js) and modern UI frameworks for building interactive, data-rich interfaces.
• Strong backend engineering skills with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and experience developing scalable microservices.
  
  

Data Integration and APIs

• Proven ability to connect complex data streams to front-end interfaces, particularly in scientific or biotech applications.
  
  

ML Integration

• Experience deploying ML model outputs in production using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD workflows and cloud-native architectures (preferably on GCP).
• Strong familiarity with agentic AI systems, orchestration frameworks (e.g. LangGraph, Pydantic or custom-built), or experience deploying multi-agent workflows.
  
  

Execution and Ownership

• Deep interest in shaping user interfaces that empower scientists and technical experts through intuitive design and actionable AI.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, taking initiative and ownership from day one.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous equity as part of your total compensation.
• 30 days vacation and 13 days of public holidays.
• Premium pension contribution.
• Large modern lab and office on the beautiful Karolinska Institute campus.
  
  

IONLACE is an equal opportunity employer and we actively seek to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background.