Senior Software Engineer (Bioinformatics)

Rancho San Diego

•Full-time

5 years of experience• Full remote

Tech,Data

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Job description

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ROSALIND is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer (Bioinformatics) to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge bioinformatics platform. You will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing the backend services and data processing pipelines that power ROSALIND, enabling scientists to analyze and interpret complex biological data.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve backend software services and systems.
Build and optimize scalable and efficient data processing pipelines for various bioinformatics workflows (e.g., NGS data analysis, transcriptomics, proteomics).
Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, data scientists, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
Work with large-scale biological datasets and databases.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our platform components.
Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best software engineering practices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, software engineering, and cloud technologies.

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Preferred experiences

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Qualifications:

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on backend development.
Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy).
Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, GCP or Azure is a plus).
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
Experience designing, building, and consuming APIs (RESTful, GraphQL).
Proven experience working with bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and common data formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM, VCF, GFF/GTF).
Experience with workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake) is a plus.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex systems.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Rosalind

Rosalind offers infrastructure and technology enabling collaborative fashion co-creation using generative AI. Individuals and brands can engage audiences in designing physical collections, with voting mechanisms and a token-based reward system for participants whose designs reach production. The platform aims to democratize fashion design via AI and community engagement.