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BCC-NIH

Software Developer (C++, Python)

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Software Developer in Bioinformatics and Big Data to support our work at the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and ...

BCC-NIH

Software Developer (C++, Python)

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Software Developer in Bioinformatics and Big Data to support our work at the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and ...

Ariadne

NCBI Software Developer (C++, Python)

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$52.25 - $70.50/hr

Overview Ariadne is searching for a Software Developer in Bioinformatics and Big Data to support our work at the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and onsite at the NIH in ...

BCC-NIH

Program Principal Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

... NCBI bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems * Work with a diverse group of ... Programming experience in a Linux environment * Proficiency in C++ * Experience with MS SQL server ...

BCC-NIH

Program Principal Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

... NCBI bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems * Work with a diverse group of ... Programming experience in a Linux environment * Proficiency in C++ * Experience with MS SQL server ...

BCC-NIH

Program Principal Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

... NCBI bioinformatics software and information retrieval systems * Work with a diverse group of ... Programming experience in a Linux environment * Proficiency in C++ * Experience with MS SQL server ...

Axle

Bioinformatics Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on ... Address bioinformatics, scientific computing, and data analysis needs of users within the Division ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for from home bioinformatics software engineer in Reston, VA is $136,342.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $163,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between From Home Bioinformatics Software Engineer vs From Home Data Scientist?

AspectFrom Home Bioinformatics Software EngineerFrom Home Data Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related fields; programming skills in Python, R, JavaBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; proficiency in Python, R, SQL
Work EnvironmentRemote, often collaborating with research labs, biotech firms, or healthcare companiesRemote, working with tech companies, finance, or healthcare organizations
Industry UsagePrimarily in biotech, healthcare, and research institutionsAcross tech, finance, healthcare, and consulting sectors

Both roles often require strong programming skills and a background in data analysis. The main difference lies in their focus: Bioinformatics Software Engineers specialize in biological data and research applications, while Data Scientists work across various industries analyzing diverse data sets. Both roles are increasingly remote and collaborative, making them suitable for from-home work environments.

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Infographic showing various From Home Bioinformatics Software Engineer job openings in Reston, VA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 41% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 54% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,342 per year, or $65.5 per hour.
Bioinformatics Systems Integration Lead Engineer

Bioinformatics Systems Integration Lead Engineer

GeneDx, Inc

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

GeneDx rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Company Description
GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next generation sequencing panels. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.
Job Description
GeneDx is seeking a Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration (FT, 40 hours) to work at our Gaithersburg, MD location, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Role: The Lead Engineer - Bioinformatics Systems Integration will be responsible for the deployment, integration, and support of bioinformatics applications for genomic testing operations across GenPath and GeneDx. This position will also be responsible for optimization and modernization of existing systems and processes. He or she will additionally serve as the liaison between the GenPath genomics production laboratory and the assay development team at GeneDx.
Essential Duties:
  • Works closely with the assay development, clinical, wet lab, and IT teams to bring new assays into production
  • Gathers requirements, designs high-level workflows, anticipates business needs, and estimates timelines for GenPath bioinformatics projects
  • Creates and improves existing testing and deployment frameworks for bioinformatics software development
  • Optimizes existing systems (pipelines, databased, etc.) to improve scalability and maintainability
  • Contributes to the development of software for new assay implementation
  • Establishes and implements policies for bioinformatics software validations and releases and other related activities
  • Mentors jurior developers in best coding practices and general career development
  • Supervises GenPath laboratory informatics software engineers supporting and transitioning from legacy systems (Filemaker, MS Access)
  • Supports LIS system development and integration at GenPath; LIS development is performed by a third party
  • Travels up to 10-20% (maximum 2 days every other week) to GenPath at BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ

Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • BS or MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 10+ years professional software development experience
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • 5+ years experience in genomics/bioinformatics software development
  • Proficiency in at least one major scripting language (Perl, Python)
  • Proficiency in relational database engineering (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Linux shell
  • Proficiency with Git version control or another modern version control system
  • Experience with HPC or cloud computing (Slurm, AWS, SGE, etc.)
  • Broad knowledge of modern genomic assay technologies and data (NGS, aCGH, etc.)

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits include:
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, jury duty, bereavement leave)
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, LT/ST disability plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K retirement savings plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discounts (cell phone service, movie tickets, etc.)
  • Regular performance appraisals
  • Many promotions from within

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