Senior Software Engineer

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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.

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Position Summary:

Join one of biotech's most successful companies to create world-class software with the best and brightest in the industry. Illumina is looking for talented, motivated software engineers to join the software team. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams that are ultimately responsible to expand and enhance our genome sequencing and array platforms

Position Responsibilities

Work as part of Agile scrum teams to design, implement, and test the instrument control software that powers our industry-leading DNA sequencing and genotyping devices
Deliver software architecture, designs, and implementations
Participate in all aspects of our agile development process, from sprint planning to daily scrum meetings and sprint demos
Create and execute unit tests to verify functionality
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects
Contribute to software design reviews and code reviews
Coach and mentor junior software engineers

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements

Demonstrated strong ability to design, develop, and maintain object-oriented multi-threaded .NET applications
Able to write robust code that meets product requirements while being lean, maintainable, unit tested, and easy to understand
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter mentality with excellent communication skills
Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner
Passion for technology
Extensive experience writing high quality unit tests against mock objects
Proficient with source control management repositories (GIT, SVN)
Experience in CI/CD
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience in participating in cross-organizational or inter-company collaboration

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Experience in an object oriented programming language; C# preferred
Experience in developing instrument software / hardware integration is a plus
Experience in biotech and bioinformatics is a plus
Experience in image processing is a plus

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 [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Post Date

2025-05-28

Job Type

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Employment type

Full-time