Illumina

Staff Software Engineer - Front End

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, Healthcare TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable applications. They should have experience with front-end technologies and frameworks, including HTML5/CSS3, and Angular, along with knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as React or Underscore. Furthermore, familiarity with the entire web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques, and expertise in building complex interactive graphical systems are required.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Engineer, the individual will be responsible for architecting efficient and reusable front-end systems to drive complex web applications, collaborating with Product Managers and Software Engineers to deliver compelling user-facing products. They will translate design specifications into reusable components using Angular, develop software components meeting quality and architectural standards, including documentation and unit tests, and work with the UX team to implement prototypes. Additionally, they will contribute to the implementation of UI automation frameworks and work with DevOps to ensure the smooth operation of cloud-based products, streamlining data generation, analysis, and insight extraction.

Skills

HTML5
CSS3
Angular
UI Automation
Reusable Components
Web Application Development
Unit Testing

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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