13.10.2025, Studentische Hilfskräfte, Praktikantenstellen, Studienarbeiten

About us:

At Differential Bio, we are pioneering the future of biotechnology through the power of lab automation and digital modeling. As a digital biology challenger, we focus on optimizing the end-to-end fermentation performance through media and bioprocess improvements, particularly in the realm of probiotics. Our cutting-edge Virtual Scale-up Platform empowers us to revolutionize traditional lab work, enabling more sustainable and economically viable bio-based production in the long run.

Role summary:

Differential Bio is looking for an exceptional Working Student in Software Engineering to join our team in Munich, Germany (on-site) or remotely. This is not a narrowly defined role, but rather a chance for high-agency, driven individual to dive into our most exciting challenges across AI, software engineering, and lab automation for next-gen biomanufacturing. You will directly report to and collaborate with our CTO ( Martin ), and support in solving the most pressing issues across a wide range of activities.

Key responsibilities:

AI & Modeling:

• Contribute to building and refining AI models for microbial behavior prediction.
• Support AI/ML ops: data pipelines, model deployment, monitoring, and scaling.
• Build AI tools to automate knowledge work of scientists (e.g. literature research, experimental planning, data analysis)

Software Engineering:

• Work across frontend and backend development of our digital platform.
• Build interfaces for lab devices and automation workflows.

Lab Automation:

• Translate complex experimental workflows into executable code (think highly complex pipetting logic).
• Design smart automation strategies integrating software, hardware, and robotics.

Qualifications:

‍♂️ In your application, show us signs of excellence and grit.

• Enrolled student (Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or similar) or equivalent practical background.
• Strong programming skills in Python; bonus points for Bash, JS/TS, or other languages.
• Signs of excellence: - Significant side projects or entrepreneurial ventures.
• Experience in fast-moving startups or founding experience.
• Deep involvement in competitions, hackathons, open-source contributions, or other self-driven initiatives.
• Traits: high agency, autodidact, comfortable with ambiguity, future entrepreneur mindset.

Our toolstack:

(Experience with some of these is helpful; we don’t expect you to know all.)

• AI/ML: Python, PyTorch, MLFlow
• Infrastructure: Bash, Docker, Linux
• Web: TypeScript, React, shadcn

Nice to have:

• Experience with lab automation or robotics.
• Experience with ML pipelines, cloud infra, or full-stack web development.
• A public track record (GitHub, portfolio, open-source contributions).

What we offer:

• Opportunity to design your own path and take ownership of impactful projects.
• Exposure to an interdisciplinary team spanning biology, robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship.
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with the CTO and founding team.
• A startup culture that values initiative, experimentation, and quick iteration; fail fast, learn faster.
• A place where your unique mix of skills and drive can shape not just projects, but the company itself.

Benefits:

• Get on board early: Become an early part of a visionary team that is leveraging the power of digital biology to unlock the $4tn bioeconomy;
• Competitive compensation through salary; we are looking to build a small but mighty team and think about compensation along those lines;
• Leadership opportunity: Work closely with visionary founders and grow into a leadership role with significant responsibility;
• A beautiful office in the heart of Munich

Kontakt: martin@differential.bio