Sr Software Engineer
Illumina
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Senior Software Engineer in Instrument Software development at Illumina, focusing on creating reliable platform services for sequencing data management. Responsibilities: develop, integrate, and debug software ensuring data integrity under real-world failures; contribute to CI/CD pipelines, perform component design reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive software innovation. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related; 5+ years in software engineering, with strong experience in C#/.NET, designing fault-tolerant distributed systems, and familiarity with tools like Jira, GitHub, and Linux environments. Preferred: experience with Go, hardware integration, bioinformatics, healthcare regulations, and container platforms like Docker/Kubernetes. High-value: in-depth knowledge of resilient data transfer protocols, system recovery, and bioinformatics is advantageous. Work setup: primarily in a collaborative, technology-driven environment with no specified travel. The role offers competitive salary ($129,400β$194,000 in the US), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, contributing to impactful genomics products.