Staff Bioinformatics Signal Processing EngineerScientist
Staff Bioinformatics Signal Processing EngineerScientist
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Position Summary:
Illuminas Primary Analysis team specializes in designing algorithms and developing software to detect genomic data from signals contained within images. Algorithmic challenges in this area include compensating for signal impairments introduced by optical chemical and mechanical systems. Implementation challenges include managing parallel tasks optimizing memory accesses and improving the speed and accuracy of genomic base calling. We develop methods to address these challenges by focusing on high reliability speed and completeness of results. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team in developing analysis solutions for use by researchers and clinicians worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Design prototype and implement signal processing and bioinformatics algorithms
- Analyze data and optimize software at the algorithm design and/or source code level
- Collaborate with external teams to ensure a smooth endtoend workflow with external organizations
- Provide technical leadership and represent the team at project and executive levels
Requirements:
- Experience with signal processing data analysis and the application of statistical approaches
- Strong problemsolving skills
- Experience with C is preferred but other languages will also be considered (Minimum: intermediate level with understanding of objectoriented design)
- Software development skills
- Personal initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Be curious detail oriented and analytical with a proven ability to learn quickly
- Ability to define the architecture develop and debug software applications
- Experience with multithreaded software realtime systems and/or software acceleration
Relevant Experience that Maps Well to Our Challenges:
- Experience with communications theory and information theory
- Wireless modems digital communications and/or RF baseband signal processing experience
- Experience with linear equalizer design and implementation
- Experience using Matlab or Matlablike simulators for algorithm development and system simulation
- Experience with Python
- Proficient with tools for software performance analysis and optimization
- Familiarity with Agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum)
- Experience with using version control systems such as Git
Education:
- Masters degree or PhD in bioinformatics biology engineering physical sciences computer science mathematics statistics or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 6 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
