Singular Genomics is looking for an SVP of Software and Algorithms to lead the development of core software and computational technologies for their novel G4 sequencer and PX instrument, aiming to reshape the future of genomics.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience in software or computational biology, with a proven ability to manage diverse technical teams.
- Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, or a similarly complex, data-rich industry.
- Track record of delivering production-quality software, ideally spanning embedded systems, cloud/web apps, and computational pipelines.
- Experience working in Agile environments with modern engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, DevOps, test automation).
- Experience with scientific computing, instrument software, and/or bioinformatics is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., ISO, FDA, CE-IVD) is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute the technical strategy for all software and algorithmic components of our product portfolio.
- Lead cross-functional teams responsible for instrument firmware, control systems, image processing, bioinformatics algorithms and web applications.
- Responsible for the full development lifecycle, from design and architecture through deployment, scaling, and support.
- Drive the development of external customer facing web applications.
- Support the internal systems utilized for data analysis and operational insights.
- Build and scale modern DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead build-vs-buy decisions and manage outsourced software partnerships.
Other
- This position can be remote or on-site. If remote, travel to the headquarters in San Diego, CA will be required at least quarterly.
- Mentor and grow a team that includes team leads, and individual contributors that are both on site and remote.
- Collaborate with internal teams: product, operations, regulatory, clinical, to deliver robust and compliant software.
- Support go-to-market and product launch efforts with technical planning and execution.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
