Full-Stack Engineer – Translational Genomics

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Translational Genomics Group. This role will contribute to seqr, a platform aiding in rare disease diagnosis through open-source software. Candidates will work on deploying features across the stack from backend to frontend, and must be prepared to take on increasing responsibilities over time.

We value strong technical skills, especially in Python, Django, and JavaScript. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence at least twice a week. Broad offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Full-stack experience - comfortable across backend, database, and frontend layers.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop features across the full platform: data pipelines, backend services, and frontend interfaces.
• Collaborate with the lead software engineer on design and architecture.
• Assist with deployment-related troubleshooting and maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Curiosity and adaptability

Strong Python skills

Strong Javascript skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in a related field

Tools

Python/Django

JavaScript/React.js/Redux

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

Google Cloud Platform

Docker/Terraform/Helm

Job description

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Translational Genomics Group. This role will contribute to seqr, a platform aiding in rare disease diagnosis through open-source software. Candidates will work on deploying features across the stack from backend to frontend, and must be prepared to take on increasing responsibilities over time.

We value strong technical skills, especially in Python, Django, and JavaScript. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence at least twice a week. Broad offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.