Engineering

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA
Work Type: Full Time

About MyOme

MyOme's mission is to provide clinically-actionable genetic information to patients throughout their lives. To achieve this goal, we combine clinical-grade sequencing, advanced methods for genome interpretation, and easy portals for doctors and patients to order tests and access results. We firmly believe that patients own their data, and we empower them to share that data however they choose. We are led by seasoned entrepreneurs and scientists, and backed by an elite group of investors.

Job Description

As a bioinformatics software engineer, you will combine your technical skills, modern cloud infrastructure, and bioinformatics expertise to write reliable, production-grade bioinformatics analysis pipelines to store, analyze, and utilize genomics and health information.

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and maintain a suite of robust bioinformatics workflows and analysis modules.

  • Work in a team to scope, define, and articulate solutions to complex computing and information management challenges at the forefront of modern bioinformatics.

  • Contribute to the architecture and operations of our computing infrastructure.

  • Contribute to a supportive atmosphere of collective learning and development.

  • As a well-rounded engineer, participate in all aspects of the development process and be interested in our mission.

Skills and Experience

  • No specific degree or field prerequisite. If you can do the work well and humbly, we want to talk with you.

  • Experience with workflow languages and systems, and ideally those used for bioinformatics and sequence analysis such as Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL, or CWL.

  • Experience working with bioinformatics databases, tools, and file formats relevant to biological sequence storage and analysis.

  • Excellent skills in Python and, ideally, familiarity with other languages.

  • Experience with modern software development (e.g. unit testing, CI/CD) and full-stack teamwork

  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix and cloud computing, such as AWS EC2, Batch, S3, EKS, Docker.

  • Ability to thrive in a nimble start-up environment with changing priorities. Know the difference between scrappy one-off code and production-grade code.

Location, Compensation, and Benefits

Location: Hybrid; San Francisco (near Montgomery BART) 3 days/week


Compensation: 130K-160K/year depending on experience; equity; and the following benefits:

  • Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
  • 401K and equity option
  • Company-sponsored meals and snacks
  • Commuter benefits and shuttles to train stations
  • Vacations and generous sick time

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

MyOme needs people of diverse backgrounds in order to build healthcare that serves diverse patients. Diversity includes all of the dimensions of a person's being, not just race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or religion. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, and who share a passion for improving people's lives and lifting up those around them. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and fostering inclusion is an expectation of all of our employees. MyOme is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Work at MyOme?

Come work with us, but only if you:

  • Like to work with incredibly passionate people that aspire to change the way people engage with their health at a genetic level
  • Like to be challenged daily by the work but also people that are smart and leaders in their respective functions
  • Are comfortable with the early-stage nature of companies including the ambiguity that comes with it
  • Enjoy challenging tasks that will push you to your limits but also help you grow along with the company
  • Like competitive compensation, including equity in a company backed by world-class investors and led by an experienced team that have previously formed several successful companies
  • Enjoy unlimited PTO, health, dental and vision benefits

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