Software (Bioinformatics) Engineer 1 in Cambridge

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realise health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life‑changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world‑changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Please indicate your preferred working arrangement when applying. Please note this role is suitable for a recent Graduate with strong Python skills.

As a Software Engineer here in Cambridge, you’ll be part of the DRAGEN Team—a dynamic group driving innovation in genomic data analysis and automation. This team is central to shaping the future of genomic testing infrastructure, and your work will directly accelerate scientific discovery. You’ll collaborate with bioinformatics scientists, software engineers, and verification experts to build scalable systems and automation frameworks that support our cutting‑edge genomic workflows.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry‑leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock‑purchasing programme, volunteer time off, and much more.

Why You

You’re a passionate software engineer with a strong foundation in programming and a keen interest in bioinformatics. You thrive in Linux environments and are comfortable working with cloud technologies. You bring experience in Python, Java, C#, or C++, and ideally have exposure to CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with database design, web development, or data visualisation tools is a plus. Whether you come from a bioinformatics background or are eager to learn, your curiosity and drive to innovate will be key to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Automation & Verification Frameworks: Design and develop automated software verification frameworks for genomic analysis tools. Ensure robustness and scalability across verification workflows.
• Collaboration & Tool Development: Partner with bioinformatics scientists to design, troubleshoot, and optimise tools for large‑scale genomic datasets. Translate scientific requirements into reliable software solutions.
• Infrastructure & Platform Enhancement: Improve CI/CD pipelines and internal databases. Enhance web platforms used for verification and reporting.
• Quality & Process Improvement: Participate in code and design reviews to uphold high software standards. Drive continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits programme. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritised openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero‑net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

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