Senior Software Engineer & Project Lead, Biology

Simons Foundation - New York, NY

Hiring: Senior Software Engineer & Project Lead, Biology Company: Simons Foundation Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 10:15:32 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Data Pipeline, Machine Learning, Python About the job Experience: •At least 10 years of professional software experience in software engineering, including leading teams and direct involvement in the planning, design, and development of software •Proficiency in full stack software development •Extensive experience in Python, including developing data pipelines and software libraries •Demonstrated experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing, CI/CD, version control, and deployment •Background in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with experience developing software in support of biological research Required Skills: •Serve as technical lead for HumanBase, guiding the design, architecture, and implementation of new features and major infrastructure upgrades •Lead and mentor a team of full stack software engineers, ensuring high-quality code, efficient workflows, and continuous professional development •Plan, develop, and optimize scalable genomics data processing pipelines •Integrate machine learning methods into production pipelines to analyze heterogeneous biological datasets •Establish and enforce software engineering best practices, including coding standards, version control, documentation, testing, and deployment workflows •Collaborate cross-functionally with computational biologists, data scientists, and external partners to align engineering efforts with scientific goals •Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud infrastructure, bioinformatics, and scientific computing and assess their relevance for HumanBase •Perform additional duties or projects as assigned Qualifications: •B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field Compensation: •$190,000 - $235,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!