Sr Bioinformatics Software Engineer
Sr Bioinformatics Software Engineer
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04-07-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 126800 - 190200
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
04-07-2025
Job Description
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanityAt 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.
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 To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently in cross-functional teams to lead the testing effort for data analysis software
- Partner with software bioinformatics developers and domain experts in designing performing and improving verification tests
- Design and Implement automated software verification framework and scripts
- Prepare necessary test artifacts required for formal software / product release
- Develop and execute automated and unit tests
- Carefully analyze and report test results
- Participate in Code and Design Reviews
- Ensure Software Development Life Cycle procedures are followed
- Collaborate closely with assay development team and ensure they well trained on using the informatics software application(s)
- Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement
- 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
Requirements:
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- 4 years of experience in formal verification of software or system in a regulated environment (ex. medical device etc.)
- 6 years of working experience with software or system verification & validation
- Background in developing and maintaining Bioinformatics pipelines and workflow is a must.
- Previous experience using Illuminas DRAGEN secondary analysis solution is a plus
- Having good knowledge of running Bioinformatics workflows in any commercial cloud (AWS Azure GCP) is required
- Prior skills with workflow languages like Nextflow Snakemake WDL etc.
- Ability to develop automated scripts to large scale analysis using Python BASH etc.
- Basic knowledge of Linux and comfortable working with CLI environment
- Proven skills for writing verification plan protocol report and all aspects of documentation required for formally releasing a product
- Have an understanding of Oncology Molecular Biology Bioinformatics or related field of biology along with software informatics application experience
- Ability to manage and mentor small team
- Proven ability to work with internal and external teams and interface with customers
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The estimated base salary range for the Sr Bioinformatics Software Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $126800 - $190200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location where the role is to be performed internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.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 To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
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