Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Core
Develop novel bioinformatics methods and high-performance software to extract biological insights from complex genomic datasets for the DRAGEN platform.
Role type
Senior IC bioinformatics scientist (genomics & software engineering)
Builds
DRAGEN platform (germline, somatic, DNA, RNA, structural variant, CNV, targeted sequencing applications) integrated with Illumina Connected Analytics
Domain
Genomics, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
algorithm development, statistical modeling, C/C++ programming, next-generation sequencing analysis, variant calling, mapping, alignment, software optimization
Preferred skills
rare disease research, cancer genomics, population genetics, FPGA collaboration, scientific publication
Technologies
C/C++, DRAGEN platform, Illumina Connected Analytics, next-generation sequencing tools
Responsibilities
Design and implement computational algorithms for sequencing assays; develop and optimize high-performance production software; analyze and interpret complex genomic datasets; collaborate with software, FPGA, and clinical teams to deliver end-to-end workflows; support DRAGEN platform advancement across multiple sequencing applications; evaluate new technologies to improve scalability and accuracy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
