Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

Illumina is at the forefront of genomic technology, working to make genomics accessible worldwide to advance human health equity. As a Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack in the Bioinformatics organization, you'll be developing cutting-edge informatics solutions for Illumina's multi-omics technologies. The role combines full-stack development with specialized focus on WebGL-powered applications for visualizing complex genomic data.

You'll work closely with scientists and engineers to create software and workflows that enable efficient analysis of imaging and next-generation sequencing data. The position demands expertise in both front-end and back-end development, with particular emphasis on creating high-performance, data-intensive web applications with interactive graphical elements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong computer science fundamentals and extensive experience with modern web technologies including React, Angular, WebGL, and TypeScript on the front-end, plus Java or Python for back-end services. You'll be responsible for developing applications that can be deployed both locally and in cloud environments, requiring a deep understanding of performance optimization at various levels.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on human health through software engineering, working with cutting-edge genomic technologies. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values clean code, innovative solutions, and rigorous quality standards. The role offers exposure to fascinating technical challenges at the intersection of software engineering and biotechnology, with the potential to contribute to life-changing discoveries in disease detection and treatment.