Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Illumina is a company focused on expanding access to genomic technology for health equity globally. The Staff Bioinformatics Scientist will design algorithms and develop software to analyze genomic data, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient workflows and leading technical initiatives.
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, end-to-end workflow with external organizations
- Develop, debug, and integrate optimized C/C++ software on Linux for multi-threaded applications
- Provide technical leadership and represent the team at project and executive levels
Skills
- Experience with signal processing, data analysis, and the application of statistical approaches
- Experience with C++ is preferred, but other languages (e.g., Java or C#) will also be considered (Minimum: intermediate level with understanding of object-oriented design)
- Ability to define the architecture, develop, and debug software applications
- Strong problem-solving 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
- Master's degree or PhD in bioinformatics, biology, engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent
- Minimum 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree
- Experience with communications theory and information theory
- Experience with time-series analysis and interpretation of temporal data
- Experience with Python and Python visualization libraries
- Experience with multi-threaded software, real-time systems, and/or software acceleration
- Familiarity with Agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum)
- Experience with using version control systems such as Git
Benefits
- Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
- Eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package
- Access to genomics sequencing
- Family planning
- Health/dental/vision
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
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