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 in a hybrid work arrangement.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $167,000 - $267,000, along with bonus eligibility and company stock considerations. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plans.

As a Staff Bioinformatics Engineer, you'll be leading the development of software solutions for processing and interpreting Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data for cancer diagnostics. The role requires expertise in cloud computing, with a focus on building production-ready, cloud-based solutions. You'll be working with a distributed team of bioinformaticians and developers, collaborating closely with scientists and IT professionals.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing data storage solutions, building cloud infrastructure for analysis pipelines, and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud computing environments. Strong proficiency in Python and experience with both relational and non-relational databases is essential.

The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while working with cutting-edge technologies. The company culture emphasizes quality, peer review, and documentation. They prioritize talent over specific technology experience and provide opportunities for learning and growth.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for healthcare innovation. You'll be part of a company that's making a real difference in cancer diagnostics while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid work arrangement in San Diego offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with the team.

If you're looking to apply your software engineering expertise to meaningful healthcare challenges, want to mentor others, and desire to work with a purpose-driven organization, this role at Exact Sciences could be your next career move.