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Bioinformatics Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$130K - $160K/yr

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director bioinformatics software engineer in the United States is $131,053.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Bioinformatics Software EngineerBioinformatics Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's/PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related; extensive experienceBachelor's/Master's in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing teams, strategic planning, project managementDeveloping software, analyzing data, coding, collaborating with teams
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech, pharma, research institutions, biotech startupsResearch labs, biotech companies, healthcare, academia

The main difference between a Director Bioinformatics Software Engineer and a Bioinformatics Software Engineer lies in their responsibilities and seniority. The director oversees teams, manages projects, and sets strategic goals, while the software engineer focuses on coding, data analysis, and software development. Both roles require strong bioinformatics and programming skills, but the director's role is more leadership-oriented.

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Bioinformatics Software Engineer

AccuraGen

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer at AccuraGen, you will develop, optimize, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines utilizing AWS infrastructure and Nextflow workflow management systems. Your contributions will directly impact innovative scientific discoveries and product development. You'll collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and researchers, contributing your technical expertise to streamline processes, maintain automation, and drive our bioinformatics capabilities forward.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and develop tests and documentation for established robust bioinformatics pipelines.
  • Optimize computational workflows for high-performance execution and reproducible data analysis.
  • Maintain, monitor, and improve pipeline automation to ensure smooth operational workflows.
  • Manage GitHub repositories, oversee version control, and streamline the software release process.
  • Develop and manage infrastructure on AWS to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate bioinformatics solutions.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance infrastructure efficiency and security.

Requirements
Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field. with at least 3+ years of working experience out of college.
    • Experience with bioinformatics workflow development and optimization, particularly using Nextflow.
    • Experience developing software following best practices, including comprehensive testing and clear documentation.
    • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
    • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud computing services (EC2, S3, Batch, Lambda).
    • Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

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