Associate Software Engineer Remote

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

As an Associate Software Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative software solutions to support Moderna’s cutting-edge initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build full-stack web applications and cloud-based solutions, leveraging modern technologies to address complex business challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing to impactful projects that will drive the company’s mission forward. Your passion for learning, problem-solving, and collaboration will be vital as you develop your skills and grow within the organization.

Here's What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

Collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and design solutions.
Develop and maintain innovative full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and programming languages.
Implement, monitor, and improve cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS) to ensure high performance, scalability, and security.
Participate in the software development life cycle (SDLC), including coding, testing, debugging, and deploying applications.
Write and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices and coding standards.
 

Your responsibilities will also include:

Perform code reviews and collaborate with team members to enhance code quality.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs and user workflows.
Work in an Agile environment with rapid feedback cycles to deliver high-quality software products.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues to ensure the reliability and availability of applications.
 

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

Prioritize the platform: You will be focused on building robust full-stack and cloud-based applications that can scale and support our platform’s goals.
Digitize everywhere possible: Your familiarity with modern frameworks, cloud computing platforms, and DevOps practices will ensure that the solutions developed are as efficient and innovative as possible.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.
0-2 years of software development experience through internships, academic projects, or professional roles.
Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or similar.
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Express).
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
 

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL (preferably PostgreSQL).
Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras!

 The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected].