Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer
Freenome · Brisbane, California
Posted 16 days ago · $161,925 - $227,325
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Freenome's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 86% of Freenome's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Freenome
- high 21 stale, 1 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 36 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Freenome's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Freenome.
About this role
As a Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer at Freenome, you will develop and deploy bioinformatics research software and tools within an interdisciplinary R&D team. Your work will involve creating solutions that integrate machine learning and biological data, while managing data sources for advanced analysis. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and improving the reliability of the science platform to support early cancer diagnosis.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Freenome as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in a quantitative field such as computational biology, cancer biology, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science, or B.S./M.S. and equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience with bioinformatics infrastructure, automation, and software engineering
- Robust history of delivering major technical projects or analyses
- Strong computational and programming skills, in Python or equivalent, including thorough experience with large scale systems and user bases
- Fundamental understanding of bioinformatics, including the central dogma, molecular or cancer biology, or familiarity with regulatory processes
- Experience in NGS data analysis and bioinformatic pipelines
Nice to have
- Experience in applying statistical methods and algorithms to large-scale datasets
- Experience in analyzing one or more of the following biological modalities: epigenomics, proteomics (including mass spectrometry), transcriptomics (RNA-seq)
- Track record of selflessly supporting and growing highly effective teams
What you get
- Base salary range of $161,925 - $227,325
- Eligibility for equity and cash bonuses
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in office or remote option
- Individual total compensation may vary based on several factors, including location and experience
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Listed by Freenome on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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