Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack

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Job date: 2017-02-28
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Company : Helix 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will:

-Architect and implement critical infrastructure for the Helix Marketplace.

-Work with designers, platform engineers, product managers, and scientists to build a top-notch user experience for Helix customers.

-Innovate on new ways to interact and visualize with a diverse set of never-before-seen content.

-Build consumer-scale web services to deliver next-generation sequencing data.

-Build for scale across multiple dimensions, from users to partners to engineering best practices.

Required background:

-4+ years development experience in JavaScript and any of the following Java, C#, C++, Python or Rails.

-A proven track record shipping products built on modern libraries and frameworks with an emphasis on response web design.

-Experience building service oriented architectures.

-Experience solving performance optimization problems for client-side applications.

-Proficiency with distributed systems built on cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

-Affinity for an engineering culture that emphasizes Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery.

-Thought leadership and a successful track record mentoring other engineers.

-BS+ in Computer Science required; coursework in genetics/bioinformatics a plus.

-Great problem-solving skills and experience with some or all of these areas: software platforms, consumer applications, genomics


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We believe that everyone benefits from their biological information. It’s our mission to empower every person to improve their life through DNA.

With our high-quality, trusted partners and state-of-the-art lab, we’ve created the first platform of personalized products and services powered by genetics. From advanced cancer screening to custom fitness and nutrition plans, the world of DNA learning is becoming more accessible and more valuable than ever.

Our big vision comes with big responsibility. That’s why we’re building a team of experts in the field of genetics, engineering, design, business development, and beyond to help bring actionable insights to our customers. We’re looking for the best and brightest minds who are passionate about our mission and are excited to work on a truly diverse team.

Our platform will serve millions of users at an unprecedented data scale—data that is the most personal kind of data you can have: DNA. We are building an app store that will be a one-of-a-kind genomics storefront, rich with partner products ranging from carrier screening to recreation to health and wellness. We are building a developer ecosystem that will unlock the creativity of the community to discover new insights that we can’t even dream of today.

What’s important to us:

-Curiosity - we are all passionate about the possibilities enabled by having access to your own genome.

-Responsibility - we have an obligation to people and our partners to operate with highly credible research guided by well respected advisors, with clear and effective communication about our products.

-Agility - flexibility and a desire to be nimble, smart, and effective are important to the Helix culture.

-Experience - we’re building a team with amazing track records of achievement in multidisciplinary environments.

What Helix can offer you:

-Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity

-Great benefits, including medical, dental and vision

-401k with employer matching

-12 weeks paternity and maternity leave

-Generous vacation policy

-Commuter benefits

-Gym subsidies

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