Software Engineer

RA Capital Management is a multi-stage investment manager dedicated to evidence-based investing in public and private healthcare, life sciences, and planetary health companies. For more than 20 years, RA Capital creates and funds innovative companies, from private seed rounds to public follow-on financings, allowing management teams to drive value creation from inception through commercialization and beyond. RA Capital's knowledge engine is guided by our TechAtlas internal research division, and RA Ventures (RAven), RA Capital’s healthcare incubator, which offers entrepreneurs and innovators a collaborative and comprehensive platform to explore the novel and the re-imagined. RA Capital has more than 150 employees and over $10 billion in assets under management.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications that support mission-critical functions across our technology platform. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to build custom functionality, work with modern DevOps practices, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining full-stack applications (frontend and backend)
• Write clean, scalable code primarily in Java and Python
• Contribute to building and integrating custom functionality for our core platforms
• Support containerized application development using Docker
  Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure quality and performance standards
• Work with DevOps tools and processes to support CI/CD pipelines
• Assist in deploying and maintaining applications in AWS environments
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and documentation
  
  

Prior experience

• Proficient in Java and Python
• Exposure to frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)
• Basic understanding of Docker and containerized development
• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS
• Working knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
• Comfortable using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative team setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and seek guidance when needed
  
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Strong academic track record with foundational knowledge in software engineering principles
• Internship or up to 1 year of hands-on experience in a software development environment preferred
• Experience in financial services and/or healthcare/life sciences industries is strongly preferred
• Experience with academic or personal software development projects is a plus

• Ability to work on a hybrid schedule from our Boston (Back Bay) office
• Must be based in greater Boston area (no relocation provided)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  
  

Why you should consider joining us
At RA Capital, we bring together cutting-edge technology and deep domain expertise to drive innovation at the intersection of finance, healthcare, and life sciences. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside passionate engineers and industry experts committed to building impactful solutions.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to:

• Launch your software engineering career with real-world, full-stack experience
• Be mentored by senior technologists who are invested in your growth
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on solving meaningful problems
• Thrive in a supportive, intellectually curious, and collaborative hybrid work environment

​RA Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to careers@racap.com for assistance.