Stanford University · 4 months ago
Software Developer 1
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$107K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expStanford University is a leader in genomics and computational biology, seeking two Software Developer 1 to join their Department of Genetics. The role involves developing cloud-based applications for data analysis in biomedical research, collaborating with researchers, and contributing to software design and implementation.
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Responsibilities
Assess user needs and requirements
Design and develop applications that may involve sophisticated data manipulation
Maintain and update existing programs
Troubleshoot and solve technical problems
Create programs to meet reporting and analysis needs
Design and implement user and operations training programs
Document changes in software for end users
Follow team software development methodology
Serve as technical resource with respect to applications
Support research translation, licensing, and commercialization strategy, including coordination with venture capital firms and Stanford’s innovation ecosystem
Assist with scientific writing, data visualization, and manuscript preparation
- Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience
Working knowledge of latest software and design standards
Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications
Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods
Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures
Basic knowledge of software engineering principles
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Management Science & Engineering, or a related field
Strong background in data science, or computational biology, especially in handling single-cell, spatial transcriptomics, or imaging data
Strong background in automatic data analyses tool development and deployment, distributed systems and others
Proficiency in Python, R, or other scientific programming languages, with experience in software development and data pipeline automation
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and collaborative development tools (e.g., GitHub, Docker)
Familiarity with scientific publication processes, manuscript preparation, and figures
Demonstrated ability to assess user needs, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and design user-friendly, scalable applications
Knowledge of research translation and commercialization strategy, including startup planning and engagement with venture capital firms
Experience preparing research presentations, grant proposals, or supporting industry/academic collaborations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced academic or startup-like environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and strong documentation practices
Benefits
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Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
Leadership Team
Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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