What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Responsibilities:

Work as part of Agile scrum teams to design, implement, and test the instrument operating system (OS) and control software that powers our industry-leading DNA sequencing and genotyping devices

Gather requirements, create, verify and release OS images for computers in instruments and appliance products or for the use in the development and manufacturing of these products.

Troubleshooting issues with the OS images and hardware, in development, manufacturing and the field

Support both Windows and Linux Oss

Participate in all aspects of our agile development process, from sprint planning to daily scrum meetings, sprint demos and code reviews

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

A proven track record designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux and Windows OS Images.

Experience in an object-oriented programming language; C++ or C# preferred

Experience with using kickstart files to install systems and ansible playbooks to configure them

Software development experience with programming and scripting languages (C#, Python, Bash preferred)

Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Self-starter mentality with excellent communication skills

Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner

Passion for technology

Extensive experience writing high quality unit tests against mock objects

Proficient with source control management repositories (GIT, SVN)

Experience in CI/CD

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment

Experience in participating in cross-organizational or inter-company collaboration

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree

Professional Linux certification is a plus

Experience in with Xilinx FPGA is a plus

Experience in biotech and bioinformatics is a plus

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.