Senior / Staff Software Engineer (Instruments)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Make a Difference at Illumina

What if the work you do every day could change the lives of people you care about? Or even impact the entire world?

At Illumina, we’re advancing access to genomic technology to promote health equity for billions globally. Our mission enables groundbreaking discoveries that are transforming healthcare through early disease detection, diagnosis, and innovative treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something much larger than yourself. Every role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. Surrounded by talented colleagues, visionary leaders, and world-changing projects, you'll exceed your expectations and achieve more than you ever imagined.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Agile scrum teams to design, implement, and test the software that controls our cutting-edge DNA sequencing and genotyping instruments.
• Develop software architecture, designs, and implementations that drive innovation.
• Engage in all stages of the Agile development process, including sprint planning, daily scrums, and sprint demos.
• Create and run unit tests to validate functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects promptly.
• Contribute to software design and code reviews, ensuring the highest quality.

While these responsibilities are essential, additional tasks may be assigned as needed based on business requirements.

Required Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, with a preference for C#.
• Strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining asynchronous .NET applications.
• Proficient in building services based on REST.
• Experience with front-end technologies and/or front-end frameworks, such as Angular and React.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that meets product requirements.
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-driven with excellent communication abilities.
• Demonstrated willingness to teach others and learn new technologies.
• Capability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Passionate about technology and innovation.
• Extensive experience in writing high-quality unit tests using mock objects.
• Proficient in source control systems like GIT and SVN.
• Experience with CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in cross-functional or inter-company collaboration.
• Experience in developing software for instruments and hardware integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of biotech and bioinformatics is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Linux distributions, such as Oracle Linux and Ubuntu, is a plus.
• Experience in image processing is a plus.

Note: The level of the role offered will be determined after the interview process.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.