Illumina

Senior / Staff Software Engineer

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Genomic Technology, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: [Not Specified]
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: [Not Specified - Determined after interview]
  • Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. We enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of Agile scrum teams to design, implement, and test the instrument control software that powers our industry-leading DNA sequencing and genotyping devices.
  • Deliver software architecture, designs, and implementations.
  • Participate in all aspects of our agile development process, from sprint planning to daily scrum meetings and sprint demos.
  • Create and execute unit tests to verify functionality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
  • Contribute to software design reviews and code reviews.
  • All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer science, engineering
  • Programming Experience: Experience in an object-oriented programming language; C# preferred.
  • Application Development: Demonstrated strong ability to design, develop, and maintain object-oriented multi-threaded .NET applications.
  • Coding Skills: Able to write robust code that meets product requirements while being lean, maintainable, unit tested, and easy to understand.
  • Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Personal Attributes: Self-starter mentality with excellent communication skills. Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. Passion for technology.
  • Testing Experience: Extensive experience writing high quality unit tests against mock objects.
  • Source Control: Proficient with source control management repositories (GIT, SVN).
  • CI/CD: Experience in CI/CD.
  • Methodologies: Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
  • Collaboration: Experience in participating in cross-organizational or inter-company collaboration.
  • Bonus Experience: Experience in developing instrument software / hardware integration is a plus. Experience in biotech and bioinformatics is a plus. Experience in image processing is a plus.

Application Instructions

  • [Not Specified - Application instructions are not provided in the job description.]

Company Information

  • Company: Illumina
  • Mission: Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex.

Skills

C#
Object-Oriented Programming
.NET
Multi-threading
Agile
Scrum
Unit Testing
Software Design
Code Reviews
Problem-Solving
Troubleshooting
Communication

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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