Simons Foundation
Senior Software Engineer & Project Lead, Biology
162 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$190k-$235kDetected 11 days ago
PythonFull-Stack DevelopmentCloud PlatformsCI/CDMachine LearningData EngineeringBioinformaticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- This position is ideal for an experienced engineering leader with bioinformatics experience who thrives on solving complex problems at the intersection of large-scale data, advanced analytics, and scientific discovery.
- This is a high-impact role that directly advances the study of human genomics and disease.
- Integrate machine learning methods into production pipelines to analyze heterogeneous biological datasets
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical lead for HumanBase, guiding the design, architecture, and implementation of new features and major infrastructure upgrades
- Lead and mentor a team of full stack software engineers, ensuring high-quality code, efficient workflows, and continuous professional development
- Plan, develop, and optimize scalable genomics data processing pipelines
- Collaborate cross-functionally with computational biologists, data scientists, and external partners to align engineering efforts with scientific goals
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned
- At least 10 years of professional software experience in software engineering, including leading teams and direct involvement in the planning, design, and development of software
- Background in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with experience developing software in support of biological research
Requirements
- Experience collaborating daily with other key team members of different technical and scientific backgrounds
- Proficiency in full stack software development
- Demonstrated experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing, CI/CD, version control, and deployment
Nice to have
- Experience working with large, heterogeneous biological datasets-ideally in genomics or biomedical contexts
Skills
- Related Skills & Other Requirements
- Excellent communication skills, especially when working across disciplinary boundaries
Compensation
- The range for full-time annual compensation for this position is $190,000-$235,000 based on experience.
Benefits
- The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world.
- In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
Company info
- As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
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