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Sr Bioinformatics Engineer

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The Sr Bioinformatics Engineer will lead automated test infrastructure development, collaborate with scientists on data analysis, and ensure compliance with software development life cycle procedures.
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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.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly driven and talented software engineer or bioinformatics engineer to join the DRAGEN Team.

The team focus on developing automated test infrastructure and bioinformatics tools to analyze large genomic datasets, setting up a CI/CD and improving the databases and websites that we use for the verification activities.

Responsibilities: 

  • Work independently in cross-functional teams to lead the testing effort for data analysis software

  • Design and implement automated software verification framework and scripts

  • Work with bioinformatics scientists for data analysis, trouble shooting, and bioinformatics tool development.

  • Participate in Code and Design Reviews

  • Ensure Software Development Life Cycle procedures are followed

  • Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements: 

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals is required

  • Experience developing software applications utilizing a high level language such as Python, Java, C# or C++ is required

  • Experience in designing or architecting automated verification framework and tests

  • Have a good understanding or interest in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Oncology or related field

  • Be able to work in a Linux environment

  • Experience with CI/CD and related tools is preferred  

  • Experience with cloud technologies is preferred

  • Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly

  • Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks

  • Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships

  • Good verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills

  • Normally require Bachelor with 5 years or Masters with 3 years relevant experience or PhD

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

The level of role will be evaluated and determined upon the completion of the full 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.

Top Skills

C#
C++
Ci/Cd
Cloud Technologies
Java
Linux
Python

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