Sr. Software Engineer
Illumina
Summary
We are seeking a results-oriented Sr. Software Engineer in Test to contribute to SW Integration and Verification for Instrument SW products. In this role, you will own the automation & verification of small-to-medium software subsystems and contribute test and integration design proposals that feed product-level integration, helping deliver integrated and verified SW packages into our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products. You will help build efficient integration workflows and scalable automation frameworks, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and support the practices that ensure high-quality SW systems and release-ready software delivery.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to and help refine the software integration and verification strategy across a set of software components and subsystems, providing input to product-level integration approaches.
- Create test and integration design proposals at the subsystem level. Evaluate system design in the context of the integration strategy, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and collaborate with Architects and other technical leaders on continuous improvement.
- Develop automated test suits, test environments, and automation infrastructure, with guidance as needed on more complex or cross-subsystem work. Develop tools and services that support the integration and testing process. Investigate and diagnose issues.
- Collaborate and communicate with multiple functions across the organization. Support integration planning with program leads, and identify and communicate integration risks within your area of responsibility and at critical interfaces to other teams.
- Track development progress within your area of responsibility, escalate risks, and propose improvements to software integration and verification processes.
- Mentor supporting engineers on technical skills in test automation and integration; collaborate with functional managers to share performance-related feedback where relevant.
Qualifications
- Proven expertise with testing frameworks such as MSTest, Mocha, Jest, Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
- Experience with multiple programming languages/environments (e.g., C#/.NET, JavaScript, Python).
- Experience developing automation tools and test infrastructure using Shell Scripting (Bash/Linux environments) is highly desirable.
- Experience with AWS infrastructure is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively across disciplines and establish relationships with internal customers, understanding their needs and expectations.
- Demonstrated success collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and delivering high-quality software using established agile methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.) against formal schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Able to communicate project status, risk, and recommendations to multi-disciplinary teams, and to make presentations to Senior Management with oversight. Tailors communication style to the audience.
- Problem-solving mindset with a data-driven approach. Experience integrating software with complex hardware systems is a plus.
- Ability to contribute to software system design. Knowledge of hardware/firmware development, medical software, healthcare regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and industry standards is desirable.
- Experience with NGS and Bioinformatics is a plus.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering).
- Medical Device or regulated industry experience is a plus.
- Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or their equivalents is required.
- Experience with software quality patterns and practices (continuous integration, static analysis, unit testing, integration testing) is required.
- Development experience with containers and container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and developing software solutions on Linux, is a plus.
- Applied experience with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude is a plus.
Requirements
- Proven expertise with testing frameworks such as MSTest, Mocha, Jest, Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
- Experience with multiple programming languages/environments (e.g., C#/.NET, JavaScript, Python).
- Experience developing automation tools and test infrastructure using Shell Scripting (Bash/Linux environments) is highly desirable.
- Experience with AWS infrastructure is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively across disciplines and establish relationships with internal customers, understanding their needs and expectations.
- Demonstrated success collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and delivering high-quality software using established agile methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.) against formal schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Able to communicate project status, risk, and recommendations to multi-disciplinary teams, and to make presentations to Senior Management with oversight. Tailors communication style to the audience.
- Problem-solving mindset with a data-driven approach. Experience integrating software with complex hardware systems is a plus.
- Ability to contribute to software system design. Knowledge of hardware/firmware development, medical software, healthcare regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and industry standards is desirable.
- Experience with NGS and Bioinformatics is a plus.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering).
- Medical Device or regulated industry experience is a plus.
- Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or their equivalents is required.
- Experience with software quality patterns and practices (continuous integration, static analysis, unit testing, integration testing) is required.
- Development experience with containers and container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and developing software solutions on Linux, is a plus.
- Applied experience with AI tools such as Copilot or Claude is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Bonus program
- Equity
- Family planning
- Genomics sequencing access
Company overview
Illumina is a global leader in genomics technology, founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California. As a pioneering biotechnology company, Illumina specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing integrated systems for genetic analysis, with a primary focus on DNA sequencing and array-based technologies. The company's mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, serving customers across research, clinical, and applied markets worldwide. Illumina's innovative platforms, including the NovaSeq, HiSeq, MiSeq, and NextSeq series, have revolutionized genomic research and clinical applications, enabling breakthroughs in personalized medicine, disease research, and drug development. With over 9,000 employees across 27 countries, Illumina has established itself as the dominant force in next-generation sequencing, processing more than 90% of all DNA sequencing data globally. The company's technologies support diverse applications from cancer research and rare disease diagnosis to agricultural genomics and infectious disease surveillance, making genomic insights accessible to researchers and clinicians worldwide.