Scientific Software Developer (Temp) – Complete Genomics – Mountain View, CA

Job ID: 5385
Job date: 2016-04-11
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Company : Complete Genomics 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
Complete Genomics is looking for a Scientific Software Developer to be a part of a group of bioinformatics scientists, mathematician, and computer scientists to assist the development and application of methods and tools for complete genome sequence assembly and analysis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Actively participate in brainstorming on data architecture/processing and software design

Make specifications from brainstorming sessions, and adapt it in view of the new observations

Develop high quality programs (C/C++) for scientific applications

Accurately benchmark the performance/quality of the developed software

Apply rapid prototyping concepts to the solution development

Develop high quality scripts (Perl, Python or Shell)

Install, run, and modify third-party programs

Evaluate and build on third-party open-source codes and applications

Interact/collaborate with the members of other groups within the Company and collaborators

Run applications and participate in data analysis

Be the liaison with various software groups

Provide written documentation and reports

Maintain a highly active and motivated culture

Perform other work related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer science, electrical/computer engineering, physics or related fields

Expertise in C/C++ for developing complex programs

Excellent software skills in translating complex algorithmic and heuristic methods to software

Rapid prototyping of algorithms and modifications to them

Proficient in parallel programming

Proficient in scripting (Perl and/or Python)

Proficient in Linux, with working knowledge of Windows

Detail oriented in evaluation of performance and quality of the developed software

Dedicated to make a difference, in science and technology

Highly motivated with a drive to make an impact, and good fit to startup culture

Excellent communicator with fluency in English

Excellent attention to details

Independent contributor, requiring minimal supervision, able to fill the gaps

Ability to participate in interdisciplinary work

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience in software development, algorithm, and other related fields. Master Degree is a plus

Matlab, Matlab API, MAT file format, and interaction with MCR

Experience with databases and SQL

Experience working in a scientific environment

Experience in data analysis

Working knowledge of statistics and algorithms

General knowledge of molecular biology

Complete Genomics does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources.

Complete Genomics will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Complete Genomics and will be processed accordingly without fee.

Complete Genomics has the sole discretion to determine with whom we will enter into a contract. If you wish to work with Complete Genomics, please contact the Human Resources department at careers@completegenomics.com .

Complete Genomics provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or uniformed service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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