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We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet.\nWe are one of the world’s largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. To date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers\nJoining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organisation at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation - working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.\n To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLJ7ZO3wOW4\nAbout the Role:\nFrontiers publishes research that moves science forward, and software engineers build the platforms behind it. 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