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As a Bioinformatics Engineer in the Content Development team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and extending QIAGEN's biomedical knowledge base by integrating new knowledge from public ...

As a Bioinformatics Engineer in the Content Development team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and extending QIAGEN's biomedical knowledge base by integrating new knowledge from public ...

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Working at the intersection of bioinformatics, software engineering, validation, and operational support, you will monitor system performance, identify deviations from established standards, and ...

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As of Sep 6, 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 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?

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Bioinformatics Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,000 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Bioinformatics Engineer, QDI

QIAGEN

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We're dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We're always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
QIAGEN Digital Insights is a leading provider of bioinformatics software and knowledge bases used by life scientists to gain insight from the molecular information in their biological samples. We have developed industry-leading software tools for analysis and reporting of biological data. We are passionate about our users, our products, and our vision, and are seeking smart, motivated engineers and scientists who are eager to join our team in creating software that helps improve people's lives.
Our mission is to make improvements in life possible. We accomplish this by designing tools used in labs all over the world to facilitate scientific discovery and progress, focused on genomics.
As a Bioinformatics Engineer in the Content Development team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and extending QIAGEN's biomedical knowledge base by integrating new knowledge from public data sources and facilitating capture of unstructured data into existing and new semantic models, as well as leveraging our Knowledge Graph to deliver data, interpretations, and inferences to our applications and customers. You will also contribute to data quality efforts by defining and implementing test plans, helping to ensure the accuracy and completeness of content delivered to our downstream application teams.
Your tasks include
  • Develop and maintain bioinformatics software tools and pipelines to ingest, transform, interpret, and export structured and unstructured biomedical data.
  • Maintain and extend a complex biomedical ontology spanning the entire range of biological entities and processes relevant to life science R&D and clinical genomics.
  • Collaborate with product management and application software developers to investigate new content sources related to product features and define requirements for content development projects.
  • Contribute to data quality efforts by defining and implementing test plans, helping to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the biomedical knowledge base and interpretation of content in the applications via a Quality Management System (QMS).

Your profile
  • Undergraduate degree in bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of industry experience in bioinformatics, including experience writing production-quality code for bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
  • Strong software development fundamentals, with experience in multiple general-purpose programming languages, including Python, and comfort operating in a Linux environment. Competence with software engineering best practices such as version control, code review, unit and integration testing, documentation, and collaborative development.
  • Experience with multiple data modeling paradigms, including relational databases (SQL) and non-relational approaches such as graph databases (e.g., AWS Neptune, Neo4j).
  • Hands-on experience with biomedical ontologies and related technologies such as RDF and OWL.
  • Familiarity with bioinformatics tools in genome biomedical research (e.g., genomic databases, genome browsers, mutation repositories), or integrative data analysis as it relates to genetics, multiomics, cell biology, physiology and pathology.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.
What we offer
  • Bonus/Commission

  • Local benefits

  • Referral Program

  • Volunteer Day

  • Internal Academy (QIALearn)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.