Comment by PoslavskySV
5 days ago
MiLaboratories | Bilbao, Spain | ONSITE | VISA SPONSORSHIP | RELOCATION SUPPORT
We are MiLaboratories, the team behind Platforma.bio & MiXCR. We are building the "OS for Biology"—a platform that processes terabytes of genomic data to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.
We are a deep-tech research lab, not a typical SaaS. We work fully on-site in Bilbao because the complexity of our problems (high-performance computing + biological nuances) requires high-bandwidth, in-person collaboration.
We are hiring for two core roles:
1. Senior Go Engineer: You will build distributed systems for high-load genomic data processing. This is not CRUD. We need someone who understands memory management, concurrency, and algorithmic efficiency at scale.
2. Bioinformatics Developer (Antibody Discovery): You will work on the scientific core, developing blocks for NGS data analysis and antibody structure prediction. You should be fluent in both code and biology.
The Offer:
Comp: Top-tier EU salaries (~€90k - €120k).
Tax Advantage: Bizkaia has independent tax autonomy. You qualify for the "Special Impatriate Regime" (30% salary tax exemption + expense deductions).
The Reality: Your effective tax rate drops to ~15-20%, yielding a significantly higher net income than London or Berlin.
Stock: We grant ESOP and treat equity as a life-changing wealth vehicle, not a "nice to have."
Relocation: Comprehensive "Soft Landing" package (Visa, temporary housing, school search).
Location: Bilbao is a hidden gem—ocean, mountains, and high quality of life with a low cost of living.
Process: No HR screening. You will talk directly to the engineering team.
Email me (I am the CEO): stanp@milaboratories.com. Please mention "HN" in the subject and include your GitHub.
I love how you provided the tax breakdown and pretty impressive for Spain (which is notoriously a tax hell)!
Thanks! It’s a common surprise. The Basque Country (Bizkaia) has fiscal autonomy, so the rules here are pretty different from Madrid or Barcelona. It allows us to flip the 'high tax' narrative and offer a massive net upside for expats.
Does the Beckham Law apply as well?
Technically, no—and that’s actually a huge plus.
The 'Beckham Law' (24% flat rate) applies to the rest of Spain. Bizkaia has fiscal autonomy and a different system to attract talent: you get a 30% exemption on gross income plus you can deduct specific expenses (like your apartment rent, school fees, etc.) from the taxable base.
The total tax exemption can reach up to 50% of your gross income.
This stacking effect (exemption + expense deductions) is why the effective rate here often drops well below the national 24%. For example, on a €100k salary, your effective tax rate typically lands between 15-20% (depending on your rent and family status).
Sent you an email, happy to connect
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