Staff Software Bioinformatics Scientist/Engineer - San Diego, United States - Illumina

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• San Diego time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 38067 JOB 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 Title:
Staff Software Bioinformatics Scientist/Engineer

Position Summary:

Illuminas Primary Analysis team specializes in designing algorithms and developing software to detect genomic data from signals contained within images.

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:
Define software architecture solutions for our high-performance image analysis pipelinesDesign, develop, debug, and integrate C/C++ software on Linux for multi-threaded applicationsOptimize and accelerate software executed on Illumina instrumentsClosely interact with the bioinformatics team, instrument design team, test and quality teamsCollaborate in an agile environment to maintain high quality software against established processesMaintain awareness of industry trends and evaluate applicability of new software and hardware technologies to platform development effortsProvide technical leadership where neededRequirements:Extensive knowledge and experience with C/C++, multi-threading, and memory management techniquesProficient with tools for software debugging and troubleshooting (GDB, etc.)

Proficient with tools for software performance analysis and optimizationProficient with source control management repositories (such as GIT, SVN, etc.)Extensive experience writing high quality unit tests against mock objectsGood understanding of object-oriented analysis and designStrong problem-solving skillsDesired:

Extensive knowledge and experience in developing software for real-time systemsExperience with image processing algorithms and techniquesExperience with Python and Python visualization librariesBe customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasksHave proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationshipsHave proven verbal and written communication skillsExperience:BS/MS in Computer Science, EE, Bioinformatics, or related field, with 8+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years of experience*We are looking for a Staff Software Bioinformatics Scientist/Engineer or Bioinformatics Signal Processing Engineer/Scientist this is one of two job postings we will utilize to fill one role.

#LI-ONSITEThe estimated base salary range for the Staff Software Bioinformatics Scientist/Engineer role based in the United States of America is:
$152,600 - $228,800. 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.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission.

Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work.

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.

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