Bioinformatics Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Vacation and sick leave

On-site parking

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Research Programmer II (Software Engineer) to build software infrastructure for bioinformatics, genetics, and genomics research. The role supports projects like outbreak.info and mygene.info, with emphasis on scalable data platforms and APIs.

The team blends software and biology, offering a hybrid or on-site work arrangement and a collaborative, inclusive environment for engineers and scientists alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Minimum of two years experience in software application development and research programming.
• Experience with Python or JavaScript and fundamental software development skills.
• Experience with version control, including Git and GitHub.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Front-end

APIs

Software engineering

Web development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Git

GitHub

Docker

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Research Programmer II (Software Engineer) to build software infrastructure for bioinformatics, genetics, and genomics research. The role supports projects like outbreak.info and mygene.info, with emphasis on scalable data platforms and APIs.

The team blends software and biology, offering a hybrid or on-site work arrangement and a collaborative, inclusive environment for engineers and scientists alike.