Bioinformatics Engineer - Remote Eligible

Senior Bioinformatics Software Scientist

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable senior bioinformatics software scientist focused towards software and algorithm development and project management. This position requires experience with scientific programming, relational data systems, and algorithms development. Top candidates will also have experience managing software projects within a clinical setting and extensive experience with genomics data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure robust CI/CD patterns for clinical software and perform software verification for release and development.
• Develop software to enable scientists and engineers to access, analyze, and visualize bioinformatics data in a robust and efficient manner.
• Ensure high-quality analysis through on-going testing and verification of clinical pipelines and software.
• Develop tools to streamline creation and usage of scientific data across all teams and applications.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, e.g., product, engineering, to design and maintain systems supporting medical devices and clinical pipelines.
• Work in interdisciplinary groups of scientists, engineers, and product developers to translate research into clinically actionable insights for our clients.
• Produce high quality and detailed documentation for all projects.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced bioinformatics analyses to support research and development goals.
• Support a team of bioinformatics scientists and analysts, providing technical guidance and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., biology, clinical, data science, software engineering) to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and execute bioinformatics strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize computational tools, pipelines, and workflows for large-scale omics data analysis.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in bioinformatics, computational biology, and oncology.
• Assist in resource and project planning as needed.

Required Experience:

• Must have one of the following:
• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Masters in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and at 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in programming languages and technology, including or similar to:
• Python, Typescript
• Databases: SQL or BigQuery
• Software containers, e.g., Docker
• Cloud computing, e.g., GCP or AWS
• Strong software development skills
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences.

Preferred:

• 2+ years experience in a leadership or management role
• Critical thinking and creativity to approach solutions
• Experience with software testing and application development
• Experience in cancer genetics, immunology, or molecular biology
• Experience working with next-generation sequencing data
• Experience with Nextflow
• Self-driven and works well in interdisciplinary teams
• Experience interfacing with both scientific and engineering teams

CHI: $85,000-$130,000 NYC/SF: $100,000-$145,000. The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.