Staff Bioinformatics Software Engineer — Lead NGS Platform

CooperSurgical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

CooperSurgical seeks a Staff Bioinformatics Software Engineer in Houston, TX, to lead the design and development of cutting-edge software solutions for genetic testing products. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, especially in bioinformatics, and possess a strong understanding of NGS algorithms. Responsibilities include developing new features, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with biologists. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in software development.
• Experience in mentoring and leading development teams.
• Strong work discipline and process orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of NGS platforms.
• Analyze biological data using statistical techniques.
• Collaborate with biologists to design experiments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their growth.

Skills

NGS algorithms

R or Python

Linux

AWS solutions

Git

statistical methods

GPU-accelerated frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Bash scripting

bioinformatics toolkits

Job description

CooperSurgical seeks a Staff Bioinformatics Software Engineer in Houston, TX, to lead the design and development of cutting-edge software solutions for genetic testing products. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, especially in bioinformatics, and possess a strong understanding of NGS algorithms. Responsibilities include developing new features, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with biologists. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and parental leave.