Software Developer - Contractor

Position Title: Software Developer - Contractor

Type: Contract

Location: Cambridge, MA

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed company focused on translating scientific findings from MIT into therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We were awarded a Breakthrough designation by the FDA in December 2020 based upon our feasibility data. We completed enrollment in our pivotal study, HOPE, in June 2025 and expect to release topline data from the trial in summer 2026.

We are a fast-moving, highly motivated team aiming to help millions of patients and caregivers worldwide with our innovative brain health therapies.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Software Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions that meet product and business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to deliver software products that drive our business forward.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams:
  Work with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to the product vision.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle:
  Contribute to requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Perform code reviews and ensure software quality:
  Review code, provide feedback, and conduct thorough testing to identify and fix bugs.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends:
  Continuously learn and apply the latest tools, technologies, and languages relevant to software development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues:
  Investigate defects and performance bottlenecks, collaborating to find effective solutions.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment:
  Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Document and communicate:
  Create and maintain technical documentation and effectively communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Join our team as a Software Developer and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions that drive our organization’s success. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create exceptional software products that exceed our customers’ expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Proven experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems, propose creative solutions, and implement them effectively.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, practices, and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), software testing, and debugging tools.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Continuous learning mindset and a passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Software Development Life Cycle experience is a plus
• Medical Device Experience is a plus
• Programming with mobile applications is a plus
• Embedded device experience is a plus
• FDA Cybersecurity compliance experience is a plus
• Cloud application development is a plus

Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.