Software Engineer Intern (May - August 2025) - United States

Who We Are

Vial is a hyper-scalable biotech company advancing programs into the clinic by leveraging dramatically cheaper trials and computationally designed therapeutics.

Our mission is to reimagine drug development in order to cure all human diseases. We have assembled a talented team of clinical operators, chemists, and innovative thinkers to achieve this vision.

Vial is based in San Francisco, California, and was founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have grown rapidly to a team of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding from leading investors including General Catalyst, Box Group, and Byers Capital.

Vial is rebuilding the infrastructure to advance research. By deploying technology at every step, we are creating a more efficient future for drug discovery.

What You'll Do

As a Software Engineering Intern at Vial, you'll play a crucial role in building end-to-end products that power clinical trials. Working alongside a nimble team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the industry. We're looking for people who are passionate about technology and excited to bring their expertise to our team. We need individuals who can figure out the best way to get things done, especially when it matters most, and who are ambitious in their pursuit of career growth and success. Please note that this internship is available for the fall term.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the team to establish Vial's technical vision and architecture
• Building applications end-to-end using a combination of traditional software development frameworks and low/no-code tools
• Writing well-crafted, well-tested, readable, and maintainable code and documentation
• Providing input on the product roadmap and future plans
• Participate in the development of large-scale projects at all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Continuously learn and improve your skills. This includes staying up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 1-2 years of experience with full stack engineering (internships, side projects, etc.)
• Experience working with Javascript and widely adopted libraries/frameworks (ie React, Express)
• Experience working with one or more general purpose programming languages (TypeScript, Python, C#, etc)
• Ability to work full time, 40 hours a week during US / Canada working hours (EST or PST)
• History of shipping high quality products and features at scale
• Knowledgeable about modern web technologies and testing frameworks
• Experience working with databases
• Ability to pick up new tools quickly
• Entrepreneurial mindset, experience in startup environment preferred
• Experience with healthcare or clinical trials is a plus
• New graduates welcome and encouraged to apply
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working At Vial

Innate curiosity.

At our core, we embody an insatiable curiosity. Our journey into the realm of clinical trials was ignited by a firsthand understanding of the challenges involved. This innate curiosity drives us to constantly innovate, seek fresh ideas, and bring our vision of reimagining clinical trials to life.

Fostering autonomy.

Autonomy is our guiding principle. We firmly believe that when team members are entrusted with autonomy, they unleash their true potential. Our culture fosters an environment where each individual takes ownership of their domain, empowering them to make a profound impact.

The pursuit of mastery.

We are dedicated to cultivating mastery. We understand the value of honing expertise in a craft. The pursuit of mastery, coupled with a deep sense of pride in one's workmanship, fuels our unwavering commitment to tackle intricate challenges. At Vial, we foster a culture of highly autonomous professionals, each an expert in their field, collaborating on an immensely demanding endeavor together.

Move fast, stay humble.

Our strength lies in agility and humility. We firmly believe that intellectual honesty and a nimble mindset are the pillars of success. By staying adaptable and open-minded to all solutions, we tackle obstacles head-on, remaining humble in the face of adversity. This enables us to surmount the hurdles that confront us at every twist and turn.

Benefits

• Compensation: USD $25-$30/hr / CAD $28-$32/hr, non-exempt/hourly position
• Opportunity for the role to convert into a salaried/full-time position
• Accrued Personal Time Off (up to 3 days)
• Paid Holidays
• Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule
• Company provided laptop
  
  

We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that official communication will only be sent from '@vial.com' or '@vial.careers' addresses. Vial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.