Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. 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.

Requirements

• Strong experience developing backend software in a high-level language such as Python, with solid software engineering fundamentals (data structures, design patterns, testing, maintainability)
• Experience building or maintaining backend systems for data processing, automation, or infrastructure-heavy workflows
• Background in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, or a closely related computational field
• Hands-on experience working in Linux environments, including scripting and debugging distributed systems
• Experience with job scheduling, queuing systems, or workflow orchestration (e.g., SLURM or similar concepts)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and production support practices
• Experience using or interest in AI-assisted software development tools to improve developer productivity and system quality
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and own complex systems spanning software, data, and infrastructure

Benefits

• access to genomics sequencing
• family planning
• health/dental/vision
• retirement benefits
• paid time off