RESEARCH PROGRAMMER II (SOFTWARE ENGINEER) - C. Wu Lab

PREFERRED SKILLSET:

Prior experience with the one or more of the following is preferred:

Familiarity with biomedical research and methodology, especially genetics and genomics.

Experience developing scalable system architectures that adhere to good software engineering principles

Ability to tackle large, open-ended research questions independently and as part of a team

Bioinformatics or computational biology experience

Experience working within a diverse, interdisciplinary team.

Experience building or consuming web service Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for data integration.

Experience contributing to open source software projects.

Experience in LLM-based coding agents.

In addition, for applicants focusing on front-end development:

JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular, or similar), HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS/LESS, TypeScript

Developing tools to share, visualize, and analyze biomedical data

Data visualization principles and methodology, and a portfolio of projects applying these principles to create

Web-based static and interactive visualizations using libraries like D3.js or Vega

User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design

Cloud-based deployment

For applicants focusing on backend development or DevOps roles:

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Postgres

Nginx

Linux server (Ubuntu Server) administration

Amazon Web Services setup and management

Automated deployment

Docker/Docker-compose, and automated CI/CD workflow setup

Ansible​

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid or fully on-site work arrangement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : This position works in an office environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,304 to $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)

Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more

Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)

Competitive vacation and sick leave policies

Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement: The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.