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ACL Digital

Bioinformatics Engineer

Foster City, CA

$70 - $80/hr

Bioinformatics Engineer -- T2T Genome Assembly (Non model Organisms) Location: Foster City, CA Duration: 12 months Description: Bioinformatics Engineer role to deliver telomere to telomere (T2T ...

NYULMC

Senior Bioinformatics Programmer

New York, NY · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Bioinformatics Programmer working in a Molecular Diagnostics environment. This position is an onsite role for a minimum of 6 months with the ...

ACL Digital

Bioinformatics Engineer

Foster City, CA

$80/hr

Associate Scientist - Bioinformatics V / Bioinformatics Engineer Location: Foster City, CA Duration: 12+ Months Pay rate: $80/hr on w2 Job Descriptio nBioinformatics Engineer -- T2T Genome Assembly ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Bioinformaticist

Charlottesville, VA

$99K - $225K/yr

Experience in bioinformatics, data engineering, or biological data pipeline development * Experience with NoSQL for large-scale genomic datasets * Experience with containerization and orchestration ...

Arcus Biosciences

Bioinformatics Engineer

$120K - $155K/yr

Description Arcus is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer that will work in a highly embedded, collaborative model with colleagues across the organization. The engineer will join highly technical ...

Arcus Biosciences

Bioinformatics Engineer

$120K - $155K/yr

Arcus is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer that will work in a highly embedded, collaborative model with colleagues across the organization. The engineer will join highly technical, interdisciplinary ...

BiomeSense

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer Compensation : $125K - $200K base + 0.25% - 0.5% equity About BiomeSense BiomeSense is a pioneering life sciences startup focused on harnessing the power of the gut ...

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How much do bioinformatics developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for bioinformatics developer in the United States is $42.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.55 and $43.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Bioinformatics Developers when integrating new data sources into existing pipelines?

Bioinformatics Developers often encounter challenges when integrating new data sources, such as ensuring compatibility with existing pipeline formats, managing diverse data types, and maintaining data quality and integrity. Adapting to rapidly evolving data standards and accommodating large-scale datasets can also be complex, requiring frequent updates and optimization of scripts or software. Collaboration with biologists and data scientists is essential to accurately interpret data requirements and troubleshoot issues, making communication skills and adaptability key in this role.

What is a Bioinformatics Developer?

A Bioinformatics Developer is a professional who combines expertise in biology, computer science, and mathematics to develop software tools and algorithms for analyzing biological data. They often work with genomic, proteomic, or other molecular data to help researchers interpret complex biological information. These developers play a key role in advancing research in areas such as genomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine by creating efficient computational solutions to process and visualize large datasets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bioinformatics Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bioinformatics Developer, you need a strong background in biology, computer science, and mathematics, often supported by a degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field. Proficiency with programming languages (such as Python, R, or Java), bioinformatics tools (like BLAST, GATK), and experience with databases and cloud computing platforms are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help translate complex biological data into actionable insights. These skills and qualities are essential for developing robust computational solutions that advance research and innovation in life sciences.
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Infographic showing various Bioinformatics Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 17% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 78% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,000 per year, or $42.8 per hour.
Bioinformatics Engineer

Bioinformatics Engineer

The Select Group

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The Select Group is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to join one of our top biotechnology partners in the Fortune 100. This team works with next gen sequencing and diagnostic instruments that help detect lung cancer and reproductive diseases. This person will be working on the bioinformatics pipeline and will be testing existing and new features on the next gen sequencing applications/platforms. Note, working hours will be 9:00am-5:00pm PST.
BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience OR Masters Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience OR PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience
    • Degree should be in Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Computational Science, or a similar scientific field
  • 3 years of coding experience and proficiency with at least 1 language (preference on Python)
  • Familiarity and experience with Linux command lines
  • Prior experience with next gen sequencing
  • Must have documentation experience (likely will not be listed on resume)
  • Soft skills: detail oriented, team player, flexible, able to work in fast paced environments

Bonus skills:
  • Oncology experience (huge plus)
  • FDA Compliance 21 CFR documentation experience
  • Test development experience with Java
  • Experience with Selenium
  • Familiarity with mapping algorithm development

BIOINFORMATICS ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Analyze the requirements for data analysis pipelines and visualizations to support various applications (Oncology, Reproseq, Immuno-oncology, CarrierSeq etc) and translate them to software specifications.
  • Help software development team to understand and design the complex Informatics and Data Visualization features. Work closely with developers to implement software features
  • Write and execute test protocols to validate the features and data analysis pipelines
  • Troubleshooting the data analysis pipeline and software issues.
  • Check the correctness of output Compare output data with other equivalent systems
  • Perform system performance profiling
  • Perform test automation with Python and Java
  • Prepare FDA submission documentation when needed
  • Collaborate with cross functional team

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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