Position summary

We are looking for a highly driven and talented software engineer to join our sequencing instrument development team. This team creates new platform technologies to support Illumina's growing fleet of DNA sequencers. The role will focus on developing software solutions that bridge between the hardware and informatics pipelines, including Illumina's cloud ecosystems. Collaborating with engineers from various hardware, software, and UX disciplines is a daily occurrence.

Sr. Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop world-class software applications to control DNA Sequencing devices
• Ensure software architecture aligns with user needs to bring high-value products to market
• Comfortable working in an Agile team environment
• Leverage expertise in investigation and resolution of technical problems within the department
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and evaluate the applicability of new software technologies to the latest Sequencing platforms
• Drive innovation at a software product level and contributes ideas to software road mapping

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with C# and .Net Core
• Understanding of SOA, software security architecture, REST APIs, and other architectural patterns
• Experience designing and implementing software quality patterns and practices (continuous integration, static analysis, unit testing, integrated testing)
• Proficient with source control management repositories (such as GIT, SVN, etc.) and CM practices
• Solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design
• Proven ability to diagnose and debug complex systems
• Experience with or interest in developing software for hardware
• Demonstrated success in collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and delivering high-quality software products using established agile development methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.) against formal schedules
• 5-8 years of industry experience.

Desired:

• Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Have a proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with C++, C, and embedded systems
• Experience in Angular and/or Electron
• Experience with or interest in developing software solutions on Linux
• Experience with user interface development, web or desktop

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, Illumina may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to limited exceptions) beginning November 1, 2021.

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