Bioinformatics Software Engineer

About MyOme

MyOme’s mission is to provide clinically actionable genetic information to patients throughout their lives. We combine clinical-grade whole genome sequencing, advanced methods for genome interpretation, and seamless digital tools for doctors and patients to order and access results. Our team is composed of seasoned entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators, and we're backed by top-tier investors.

Job Description 

MyOme is looking for a talented and experienced bioinformatics software engineer to join the team. As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer, you will build scalable, cloud-based pipelines that power genomic and clinical data analysis in a real-world healthcare setting. You will combine strong engineering practices with bioinformatics expertise to develop reliable, production-grade systems that support clinical decision-making and advance precision medicine.

What You’ll Do

• Build, test, and maintain a suite of robust bioinformatics tools, 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 the team through code reviews and design discussions

• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement

• Balance quick wins with long-term technical sustainability

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

What You Bring

• No specific degree required - if you can do the work well and collaborate with humility, we want to hear from you.

• 2+ years of experience building and managing bioinformatics workflows (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL, CWL).

• Proven experience optimizing and scaling bioinformatics pipelines for performance and reliability.

• Proficient in Python, with bonus points for experience in other programming languages.

• First-hand experience working with bioinformatics tools, databases, and file formats used in sequence analysis.

• Comfortable with modern development practices - version control, unit testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.

• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

• Thrive in a fast-moving startup - you know when to prototype quickly and when to build production-grade systems.

Location, Compensation, and Benefits

Location: Hybrid role, 2 days a week onsite at our San Francisco Office (near Montgomery BART). Occasional travel required for team meetings.

Compensation: Annual base salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 based on experience, and the following benefits:

• Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits

• 401K

• Equity

• 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. M