Illumina

Senior Software Engineer in Test

US - California - San Diego, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$129k-$194kDetected 96 days ago

PythonJavaC#CI/CDBioinformaticsCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Primary Analysis Test Team.
The role is accountable for ensuring the reliability, robustness, refinement, and release readiness of primary analysis software.
It also involves supporting continuous integration pipelines, collaborating across teams, tracking defects found during test cycles, supporting release candidate verification.

Design, implement, and maintain tests and test frameworks for primary analysis software, including unit, integration, and system-level tests
Experience developing production-quality software or test code
Ability to collaborate effectively with developers and other team members
5+ years of professional experience developing production-quality software or test code
We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

Extensive knowledge and experience with C#, Java Core, or similar
Experience writing and maintaining automated tests for complex software systems
Experience collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and delivering high-quality software products using established agile development methodologies
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
or 3 years and a Master's degree
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Experience testing data-intensive, scientific, or computational analysis software
Experience with Python and Python visualization libraries
Experience with the software release process documentation and/or deliverables
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution
Exposure to performance, scalability, or reliability testing
Basic experience with product software lifecycle tool(s)
Preferred Requirement:

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Software Engineer in Test role based in the United States of America is: $129,400 - $194,000.

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.

ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information

This listing is sourced directly from Illumina's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.