Thursday, October 2, 2014

[KITlist-Tech] Scientific SW Developer (Redwood City, CA)

 

 Please direct your responses to: flara@guardanthealth.com

 


Scientific Software Developer

Guardant Health is working in next-generation sequencing application for cancer diagnostics, operating in a CAP and CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. We invite you to join this fast-paced and exciting team. Join us and help us solve significant challenges in cancer research.



The Scientific SW Developer identifies the appropriate technologies or programming languages during the design phase based on the purpose of the software needed by Guardant Health. The SW Developer will address software usability requirements during the design phase while incorporating feedback from key stakeholders in the design process to ensure that the design meets expectations. The SW Developer will research the availability of community-accepted data standards as inputs and outputs for their program(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

��� Develop high-quality, production-grade programs

��� Develop high-quality scripts where necessary

��� Participate in brainstorming sessions and make specifications

��� Acquire, modify, run open-source and other programs

��� Participate in benchmarking algorithms

��� Communicate with various departments in understanding their software needs

��� Develop and maintain rigorous software discipline

��� Work with different groups including LIMS, IT, and Biology

��� Write documentation, keep accurate records, and ensure IP integrity, ownership, and compliance.

��� Other duties as assigned based on Company needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

��� Ph.D., or M.S. in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or related fields

��� Expert in C/C++. Knowledge of Java a plus

��� Expert in Linux

��� Expert in implementing complex algorithms from high-level specifications

��� Expert in software lifecycle and source control

��� Working knowledge of Windows/Mac environments

��� Working experience of parallel programming

��� Working knowledge of data analysis

��� Working knowledge of databases and standard queries

��� Working knowledge of schedulers

��� High written and oral fluency communication skills in English

��� Knowledgeable in Cloud computing concepts and Cloud-based services

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

��� Dedicated to making a difference, highly disciplined

��� Driven to make a positive impact in cancer diagnosis and treatment

��� Outside-the-box thinker and detail-oriented

��� Fast learner, embracing change and evolution

��� Ability to work well in a rapid-pace startup environment

��� Ability to work well independently and as a team member

��� Familiar with reading and understanding high-level languages

��� Familiar with design-for-testability concepts

��� Knowledge of statistics is a plus

��� Familiarity with genomics and related fields is a plus

��� Familiarity with NGS is a plus

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package, and a collaborative work environment. Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment with Guardant Health are contingent upon the successful completion of a background and reference check. We reserve the right to determine the suitability of an applicant for a position based on an evaluation of all available information.

The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position and it is not all inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by Guardant Health based on the Company's needs.

Please contact us at: jobs@guardanthealth.com

https://www.guardanthealth.com/

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