Senior Software and Algorithm Engineer at Ultima Genomics

Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Requirements

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience working as a senior software engineer
  • 5+ years of experience working with C/C++
  • Experience in implementing analytical algorithms in C/C++, similar language or lower-level code
  • MS degree or other advanced studies in above fields is a plus
  • Experience with bioinformatics algorithms is a plus
  • Familiarity with other programming languages: Python, Java, R, Rust
  • Familiarity with public cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), Containers (docker) and Orchestrators (K8S)
  • Knowledge of workflow management systems (e.g., Prefect, Airflow, Luigi)
  • Familiarity with pipeline languages such as WDL, Nextflow or Snakemake is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the architecture and software design of bioinformatics solutions
  • Implement bioinformatic algorithms in an efficient, reusable and manageable C/C++ code
  • Learn in-depth the required algorithms, analyze their complexity and find/invent ways to implement them in the most efficient way possible
  • Work on existing and on new pipeline infrastructures, both on-prem and at cloud environments
  • Manage performance tuning, integrations, testing and bug fixing

Skills

Ultima Genomics

High-throughput genomic sequencing services

About Ultima Genomics

Ultima Genomics focuses on improving human health through advanced genomic sequencing technologies. The company processes large amounts of genetic data to provide insights into human biology and diseases. Its clients include academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers who need accurate genomic data for their work. The key feature of Ultima Genomics is its sequencing architecture, which allows for extensive data collection from samples, detection of small genetic variations, and routine testing for early disease detection. This capability gives clients access to high-quality genomic information that is essential for research and clinical applications. Ultima Genomics stands out from competitors by excelling in breadth, depth, and frequency of data collection, enabling significant advancements in genomics. The company's goal is to continuously innovate and expand its services to help clients achieve breakthroughs in understanding and treating diseases.

Newark, New JerseyHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$587.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Competition from Illumina and BGI threatens Ultima's market share in low-cost sequencing.
Rapid technological advancements may render Ultima's current technologies obsolete.
Ethical and privacy concerns could lead to regulatory challenges for Ultima Genomics.

Differentiation

Ultima Genomics offers a revolutionary sequencing architecture with the UG 100 platform.
The UG 100 system enables cost-effective sequencing, targeting the $100 genome milestone.
Ultima's technology provides ultra-high accuracy for detecting single nucleotide variants.

Upsides

Ultima's UG 100 platform was selected for the UK's largest proteomics study.
Collaborations with Labcorp and Hartwig Medical enhance Ultima's clinical applications.
The UG 100 system's low cost and high accuracy drive adoption in precision oncology.

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