CAREERS

Cypher Genomics is built upon talent. We are a dynamic and highly-motivated team capable of fusing multiple disciplines, including computer science, biostatistics, genetics and medicine. In all that we do, we strive to make a whole genome sequence-driven clinical practice and discovery a reality. If you are organized, driven and focused, have that special ability to adapt and learn in a rapidly changing technical and industry environment, and are interested in working on the leading-edge of genomics and precision medicine, please contact us.

Cypher Genomics – Big Data Software Engineer

About Cypher Genomics

Cypher Genomics is the most accurate, rapid and comprehensive cloud based genomic interpretation solution for genome analysis. As leaders in genomic medicine, quantitative genetics and systems biology, the Cypher team created a cloud based platform that puts reliable, clinically and biologically relevant answers at your fingertips with great speed and precision.  We are an early stage company looking for the best quantitative geneticists in the world to come be part of our growing team.  If you have a passion for applying world-class analytical solutions to next-generation genetic datasets then we’d like to meet you.

Have a look at our site: http://www.cyphergenomics.com to learn more.

DESCRIPTION

At Cypher Genomics, the Big Data Software Engineer will be primarily responsible for optimizing and maintaining the Cypher Annotation Pipeline in an HPC environment. The candidate will be an expert in Python, have experience working with batch job scheduling systems such as SGE, TORQUE and/or PBS, and build automated, version-controlled parallel pipeline based software.

Candidates with familiarity with genetics, genetic data and general systems biology concepts will be especially well suited for this job. The candidate will also assist in creating automated deployment workflows and implement the application in another parallel, large-scale distributed frameworks such as Hadoop. The Big Data Software Engineer must also be comfortable with writing systems tests including unit tests, functional tests, and integration tests.

Responsibilities

 

  • Extend functionality and optimize processing time of the Cypher Annotation Pipeline (CAP).
  • Create automated workflows to update and version CAP data sources from MySQL, HBase and Mongo.
  • Create automated workflows to update versions of CAP specific algorithms that may be a combination of Map Reduce, Python and Java.
  • Deliver high quality software in an agile environment.
  • Willing to be part of and work in a fast paced startup culture.

Required Skills

  • Expert in Python, object oriented programming and familiar with Java.
  • 5+ years experience delivering sophisticated distributed computing solutions.
  • Experience with genomic data analytics a huge plus!
  • Knowledgeable in Bioinformatics and general systems biology concepts a huge plus!
  • Familiar with SGE/TORQUE/PBS batch job scheduling systems.
  • Experience interacting with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Experience working with Hadoop MapReduce and HDFS in terms of both development and ops configuration.
  • Self-starter, excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Physics, Mathematics or related field.
  • Certifications in Data Science and Big Data architecture, development and administration a huge plus!

JOB FUNCTION

Computer Science, Information Technology

Location

La Jolla, California, United States

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Cypher Genomics – Scientist-Statistical Genetics

About Cypher Genomics

Cypher Genomics is the most accurate, rapid and comprehensive cloud-based genomic interpretation solution for genome analysis. As leaders in genomic medicine, quantitative genetics and systems biology, the Cypher team created a cloud based platform that puts reliable, clinically and biologically relevant answers at your fingertips with great speed and precision.

We are an early-stage company looking for the best quantitative geneticists in the world to come be part of our growing team.  If you have a passion for applying world-class analytical solutions to next-generation genetic datasets then we’d like to meet you.

Have a look at our site: http://www.cyphergenomics.com to learn more.

DESCRIPTION

At Cypher Genomics, the Scientist-Statistical Genetics is responsible for the development and implementation of statistical genetics tools which interact with Cypher’s sophisticated variant annotation pipeline and genomic interpretation product: Mantis.

This hands-on development and analysis position emphasizes the implementation and execution of modern common variant and rare variant statistical genetics analyses while requiring the background and communication skills necessary to clearly articulate analytical approaches and study designs to a diverse array of potential partners.

Single locus tests, linkage analysis, set-based, burden tests, regularized regression, pathway analysis, machine learning – we are pushing the boundaries of statistical genetics and we need your help.  You will integrate your work with our core development team and work directly with partners.

Responsibilities

Design and implement family and large scale populated-based statistical genetics workflows.

  • Facilitate integration of automated workflows into the core product.
  • Lead study design and analytical plans and communicate results directly to partners.
  • Willing to be part of and work in a fast paced startup culture.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years experience in statistical genetics
  • Expert in study design, cohort selection, and selection of appropriate statistical methods.
  • Experience with family-based, rare variant and common variant-based statistical analyses.
  • Experience with imputation, phasing, and eQTL analysis.
  • Experience with pathway-based analysis.
  • Exposure to next-generation sequence analysis.
  • Exposure to annotation-based variant filtration and association analysis.
  • Experience with machine learning techniques a big plus.
  • Self-starter, excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Communicate with programmers to support development of automated statistical analysis pipelines.
  • Communicate with partners to advise on study design and communicate results.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong statistical and programming skills.
  • PhD in Biostatistics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics or related field.

JOB FUNCTION

Biostatistics, Quantitative Biology, Statistical Genetics

Location

La Jolla, California, United States

 

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Cypher Genomics – Bioinformatics Engineer

About Cypher Genomics

 Cypher Genomics is the most accurate, rapid and comprehensive cloud based genomic interpretation solution for genome analysis.  As leaders in genomic medicine, quantitative genetics and systems biology, the Cypher team created a cloud based platform that puts reliable, clinically and biologically relevant answers at your fingertips with great speed and precision.

We are an early-stage company looking for the best developers in the world to come be part of our growing team.  If you have a passion for delivering world-class cloud-based solutions in an agile environment then we’d like to meet you.

Have a look at our site: http://www.cyphergenomics.com to learn more.

DESCRIPTION

At Cypher Genomics, the Bioinformatics Engineer is primarily responsible for optimizing and maintaining the Cypher Annotation Pipeline in an HPC environment. The candidate will have experience working with batch job scheduling systems such as SGE, TORQUE, and PBS, build automated and version-controlled pipelines, and be familiar with genetics and general systems biology concepts.

The candidate will also assist in creating automated deployment workflows and implement the application in other parallel, large-scale distributed frameworks such as Hadoop. The Bioinformatics Engineer must also be comfortable with writing systems tests including unit tests, functional tests, and integration tests.

Responsibilities

  • Extend functionality and optimize processing time of the Cypher Annotation Pipeline (CAP)
  • Create automated workflows to update and version CAP data sources and tools
  • Establish protocol for running and managing multiple, parallel versions of CAP
  • Create automated systems tests and integrate other bioinformatics tools and databases to CAP
  • Deliver high quality software in an agile environment.
  • Willing to be part of and work in a fast paced startup culture.

Required Skills

  •  0 to 5+ years of experience delivering sophisticated multi-tier solutions.
  • Superb software architecture skills and object oriented programming.
  • Knowledgeable in Bioinformatics and general systems biology concepts.
  • Expert in Python and familiar with Java.
  • Familiar with SGE/TORQUE/PBS batch job scheduling systems.
  • Experience interacting with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Experience working with Hadoop MapReduce and HDFS.
  • Self-starter, excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Bioinformatics, or related field.
  • Passion for perfection!

JOB FUNCTION

Computer Science, Information Technology

Location

La Jolla, California, United States

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Cypher Genomics – Senior Software Engineer-Full Java Stack

About Cypher Genomics

Cypher Genomics is the most accurate, rapid and comprehensive cloud based genomic interpretation solution for genome analysis. As leaders in genomic medicine, quantitative genetics and systems biology, the Cypher team created a cloud based platform that puts reliable, clinically and biologically relevant answers at your fingertips with great speed and precision.

We are an early-stage company looking for the best quantitative geneticists in the world to come be part of our growing team.  If you have a passion for applying world-class analytical solutions to next-generation genetic datasets then we’d like to meet you.

Have a look at our site: http://www.cyphergenomics.com to learn more.

DESCRIPTION

At Cypher Genomics, the Senior Software Engineer is responsible for full-stack development of Cypher’s groundbreaking cloud-based genomic interpretation product: Mantis.

This hands-on development position requires expertise on the backend (implementation of REST web services) as well as a strong front-end AngularJS, Ember.js and JavaScript development capability to implement features completely, end-to-end. You will work as part of our core development team and be exposed to all aspects of the product.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement complex cloud based solutions.
  • Be comfortable with component installation and system and network configuration in modern public cloud Linux environments.
  • Deliver high quality software in an agile environment.
  • Willing to be part of and work in a fast paced startup culture.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years experience delivering sophisticated multi-tier solutions.
  • Superb architecture skills.
  • Expert in scalable Java n-tier applications with exposure to modern frameworks (i.e., CXF, Spring, JMS, ORM, ESB, etc.).
  • Expert in UI implementation with JavaScript and frameworks like Angular or Ember.
  • Expert in REST API design and implementation along with utilization of JSON.
  • Expert in SQL particularly against MySQL.
  • Hands-on experience with HBASE, MongoDB, PHP, Python a huge plus!.
  • Self-starter, excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field.

JOB FUNCTION

Computer Science, Information Technology

Location

La Jolla, California, United States