Sr Staff Software Engineer
Core
Building a cloud-native data platform and analytical applications to turn genomic and phenotypic data into commercial products for scientific users.
Role type
Sr Staff Software Engineer (Data Platform & Genomics)
Builds
Cloud-native lakehouse, large-scale statistical genetics pipelines, APIs, and user interfaces for genomic data.
Domain
Genomics / Bioinformatics / Cloud Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Large-scale data analysis software design, Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), Open table formats (Apache Iceberg/Delta Lake), Compiled languages (C/C++) with SIMD/Arrow/DuckDB, Distributed batch systems, Scientific workflow engines (Nextflow/WDL), API design (REST/gRPC), Full-stack fluency, AI tooling for development.
Preferred skills
Statistical genetics (GWAS, mixed models), Genomics-native stacks (TileDB/Hail), Commercial productization experience, Low-latency query optimization, Agentic workflows, Data governance.
Technologies
Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Spark, Trino, Databricks, C/C++, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Nextflow, WDL, REST, gRPC, AWS, Azure, GCP.
Responsibilities
Turn advanced statistical genetics methods into high-performance commercial software; Design and implement scalable analysis pipelines on cloud-native lakehouses; Deliver APIs and UIs for interactive data exploration; Own platform operability, cost optimization, and fault tolerance; Partner with scientists and product teams to translate needs into architecture; Set technical direction and mentor a globally distributed team.
Seniority
Sr Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship.