Staff Bioinformatics Engineer

Exact Sciences is at the forefront of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment guidance through innovative diagnostic solutions. They are seeking a Staff Bioinformatics Engineer to join their mission-driven team in San Diego, CA.

This senior-level position involves leading and executing complex projects in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis for cancer diagnostics. The role combines software engineering expertise with bioinformatics, requiring the development of cloud-based solutions and data processing workflows. The successful candidate will work in a distributed team environment, collaborating with scientists, IT professionals, and other stakeholders.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $167,000 to $267,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, paid time off, and stock options. The role is hybrid, allowing for flexibility while maintaining in-person collaboration.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing cloud-based software solutions, building data analysis pipelines, and providing technical leadership to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, strong cloud computing background, and expertise in Python programming. They should be passionate about quality, peer review, and documentation.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on cancer diagnostics while working with cutting-edge technologies. The company culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to apply their skills in a meaningful healthcare context.

Exact Sciences offers robust professional development opportunities and values diversity and inclusion. The position requires occasional travel (15% total) and involves collaboration across different company locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to combine technical expertise with healthcare innovation while working for a company that's making a real difference in people's lives.