We believe that there is a smarter, more data-driven way to make decisions in healthcare. SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ: SOPH) combines genomics, radiomics, clinical, and other data modalities through our propriety SOPHiA DDM platform to help healthcare professionals and patients across the world in the fight against cancer and rare and inherited diseases. To help us achieve our ambitious mission, we are now searching for an Senior Algorithm Developer to join our team in Rolle.
Your Mission:
As a Senior Algorithm Developer, you will be a part of our Data Science department focused on developing algorithms and tools for our pipelines that analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. The corresponding day-to-day work covers a wide range of bioinformatics related topics as e.g. sequence alignment and statistical data analysis.
The Value Add:
- Conduct bioinformatics tasks, including sequence alignment and statistical data analysis
- Develop and maintain code, primarily in C/C++
- Manage the full software development lifecycle, including:
- Design, implementation, and optimization of tools and algorithms
- Integration and testing of solutions
- Release, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Wet lab scientist, Data scientist, Bioinformaticians and Software Systems Engineers
Requirements
- PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
- Significant experience with C/C++ programming
- Significant experience with algorithm design and optimization
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to independently and reliably complete tasks and projects
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Experience with NGS data analysis would be an advantage
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python) would be an advantage
- Experience with machine learning would be an advantage
- Experience with Linux and bash scripting would be an advantage
Benefits
You will be joining an organization with the patient at the heart of every decision and action, driven by purpose as we drive exponential growth.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects with an immediate global impact.
- A flexible, friendly and international working environment with a collaborative atmosphere
- An exciting company mission that brings together science and technology to directly impact the lives of patients with life threatening illness.
- A fast-growing company with plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development
- A hard technical challenge to solve with exciting modern technology - cloud computing, Big Data, DevOps, machine learning
The Process
Apply now with your CV and any supporting information. All resumes MUST be in English for a successful review.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Rolle, Switzerland (3 days in office)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
