Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

Illumina is at the forefront of genomic technology, working to make genomics accessible worldwide to advance human health through early disease detection and diagnosis. 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 develop new assay and computational workflows, creating software that enables 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, TypeScript, and WebGL, alongside backend expertise in Java or Python. You'll be responsible for developing applications that can be deployed both locally and in cloud environments, requiring a deep understanding of performance optimization and scalable architecture.

This role offers the unique opportunity to impact healthcare and scientific discovery directly, working with cutting-edge genomic technologies while building complex visualization tools that help researchers and clinicians advance their work. You'll be part of a company deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and making a difference in human health worldwide.