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Bioinformatics Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Thu, Aug 13, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Driving technical solutions in a remote full-time capacity, the Bioinformatics Engineer will design and develop custom software, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to clarify workflows and requirements.

Key responsibilities
  • Drive end-to-end technical solutions from ideation to release, including estimating time and complexity
  • Act as a role model for the team by setting standards for excellence and providing feedback on code reviews
  • Monitor processes and troubleshoot issues while highlighting blockers during development
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience, Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience, or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python coding
  • Intermediate-to-advanced experience in Linux environments and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server)
  • Knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies and standard bioinformatics data formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM, VCF, GTF)
  • Proficiency with software engineering best practices, including git version control and unit testing

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