Senior Bioinformatics Software Engineer, Workflows

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 142,500 - 264,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Access to large datasets

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

A leading biotech company in South San Francisco seeks a Bioinformatics Software Engineer to develop innovative tools for data analysis, focusing on transcriptomics and epigenetic data. The ideal candidate will have strong R programming skills, a PhD or equivalent experience, and a background in bioinformatics or related fields. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to bridge the gap between data science and biological interpretation, supporting impactful scientific discoveries and drug development.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with relevant experience in bioinformatics.
• Expert knowledge of R and familiarity with analytical tools.
• Experience in developing software projects throughout all stages.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain analytical workflows and tools.
• Collaborate with various teams to turn data into insights.
• Engage with computational scientists to understand their needs.

Skills

R package development

Data analysis

Transcriptomics knowledge

Integration of biological data

Software development practices

Education

PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Bioinformatics

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

R

Python

Bioconductor

Tidyverse

Job description

A leading biotech company in South San Francisco seeks a Bioinformatics Software Engineer to develop innovative tools for data analysis, focusing on transcriptomics and epigenetic data. The ideal candidate will have strong R programming skills, a PhD or equivalent experience, and a background in bioinformatics or related fields. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to bridge the gap between data science and biological interpretation, supporting impactful scientific discoveries and drug development.