Staff Software Engineer

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Staff Software Engineer – Full Stack Illumina is seeking a highly driven and talented full stack software engineer to join the Bioinformatics organization, where we are developing novel informatics solutions for Illumina’s multi-omics technologies. Members of the team collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to develop new assay and computational workflows. The team is responsible for defining and creating software and workflows that enable efficient analysis of imaging and next-generation sequencing data, developing novel methods and best-in-class algorithms to be deployed both locally and on Illumina’s cloud computing environment. The position requires a strong background in computer science and web application development. Responsibilities Develop WebGL-powered applications for visualization of high-resolution, high-dimension multi-omics data, that can be deployed locally and in the cloud Investigate, prototype, and deliver new and innovative solutions for visualization and data analysis Display a passion for clean code, loose coupling, and clean architectures Closely interact with bioinformatics scientists, assay scientists and usability engineers to build visually appealing and intuitive UIs Translate high-level requirements into viable plans and prioritize activities Maintain rigorous quality and performance standards Education Bachelor of Science degree or higher in computer science or related field Required Skills & Experience Expert in creating data-intensive web applications with highly interactive graphical elements In depth understanding of how to optimize computational performance at various levels Extensive experience developing front-end user interfaces with React , Angular, WebGL, TypeScript, CSS Extensive experience developing back-end services (e.g., Java, Python)Proficient with tools for software performance analysis and optimization Demonstrated success in collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and delivering high-quality software products using established agile development methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.) against formal schedules Preferred Skills & Experience Experience writing high performance code in C/C++Experience with Java or Python Experience with image processing Experience with Electron or progressive web applications Experience developing software for next-generation sequencing or genomics applications 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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