Bioinformatics Engineer

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a strong team of geneticists, software engineers, data scientists, and other professionals shaping the future of personalized medicine. As a Bioinformatics Engineer, you will actively participate in improving our systems and integrating new bioinformatics tools. You will participate in an agile software engineering process in collaboration with product development, clinical service, and software engineering groups to create innovative software and workflows that facilitate clinical interpretation and classification of genetic information with our product.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with software engineers to develop, validate, and maintain various components of clinical next-gen sequencing analysis pipelinesWork with data scientists and geneticists to facilitate the development of clinical solutions for genomic data interpretation.Serve as domain expert on data processing workflows and scalable deployments
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
5+ years of industry experience in back-end software development. Experience developing backend systems for ETL and workflow managementSignificant experience developing software/pipelines using (in priority order) Python, SQL, Shell, Perl, C/C++ or JavaSignificant experience developing software for deployment on Linux/Unix and AWS cloud servicesExperience with modern build, deployment, and containerization (Docker) environmentsIndependent thinking and problem-solvingObsessive over getting the details right but pragmatic to ensure on-time releasesTeam player with excellent communication skills
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT REQUIRED
Experience with Apache Spark and Airflow, Kubernetes, DVCPublicly shareable demonstration code for evaluationExperience in academic or corporate researchExperience working with bioinformaticians and data scientists
EDUCATION
BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline; or comparable experienceFabric Genomics is building a team of the best and brightest to help shape the future of personalized medicine. Our mission is to help clinicians apply the most relevant information from genome data using our software platform to improve medical outcomes. We are on a relentless quest to diagnose patients faster utilizing artificial intelligence, and thus help them access personalized treatments for hereditary diseases and cancer. We have developed the strongest software platform in the genomics industry with leading customers world-wide. We are a thriving post-venture funded company, supported by world-class investors and our technology is licensed by leading academic and clinical laboratories around the world. We are looking for individuals who want to join our mission to better understand genetics and save lives with our genomic analysis software and services.
We are looking for a highly skilled and unique software engineer with experience in Dev-ops, data management and scientific computing. In this pivotal role, you will be creating best-in-class software to support the vast amounts of data that our system integrates to provide genomic interpretation services to our clients. You will work on the development of back-end services geared towards facilitating the streamlined upkeep of both public and private clinical genomic data. You will also play a crucial role in designing and optimizing workflow processes for transforming, integrating, and processing data. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in establishing a robust and secure cloud-based deployment infrastructure. Your contributions will create the building blocks for future growth and be integral to the success of our mission here at Fabric Genomics.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Making a Difference - We are trailblazers, tenaciously deciphering human biology. Come join us to change patient care and to ensure precision medicine is the standard of care for all.
Location - Centered in Oakland’s City Hall, Bart is conveniently located a few steps from our new office headquarters. Next to great restaurants, art galleries and a business community. Just a few blocks from Oakland’s Fox Theater. 
Benefits - Regular Town Hall meetings, company outings and weekly socials. Competitive compensation, rich health benefit packages and premium coverage, time off and parental leave. 
Fabric Genomics is an equal opportunity employer.