Jobs at Illumina

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Illumina, founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, dominates the genome‑sequencing market with instruments such as the NovaSeq 6000 and software platforms that power clinical and research labs worldwide.

The company hires across the tech stack: software engineers (Python, Java, Go), data scientists, bioinformatics specialists, hardware engineers, and roles in manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and product management. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, emphasis on problem‑solving in biology, and opportunities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Job Transparency provides real‑time salary figures and employee sentiment for Illumina’s 281 openings, letting you benchmark compensation, assess company culture, and negotiate with confidence before you apply.

SAP IBP Architect

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 01, 2024

Illumina, a company dedicated to expanding access to genomic technology for health equity, is seeking an expert SAP IBP professional with 12+ years of supply chain management experience. The role involves collaborating with various teams, identifying process improvements, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in SAP IBP, Demand Planning, SIOP, Supply Planning & Distribution planning, and strong analytical skills. The estimated base salary range is $138,800 - $208,200. Illumina values diversity and inclusion, offering a wide range of benefits and committing to equal opportunity employment.

Senior Staff FPGA Engineer

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2023

Illumina is seeking a Senior Staff FPGA Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering team in San Diego. The role involves FPGA design and verification, contributing to the development of Next Generation DNA Sequencing systems. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in RTL design using Verilog, FPGA verification using System Verilog and UVM, and experience with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of industry experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years, is required. The estimated base salary range is $163,900 - $245,900. Illumina values diversity and inclusion, offering a range of benefits and equal employment opportunities.

Associate Director of PLM

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 17, 2023

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. PLM Domain Expertise: Expertise in Design, Part, BOM, Doc, Change Management, Vendor Management, Quality, BOP, Variants, Requirements, Risk, CAPA, Deviation, and more. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Familiarity with ISO Standards, design controls, FDA, CSV process, and regulatory domain knowledge is a plus. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. Experience in leading/implementing integrations for PLM-ERP (preferably SAP), PLM - Labeling, PLM - CAD, PLM - PIM/PDM, PLM - ALM using various methodologies. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Staff Program Manager, Software and Informatics

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 05, 2023

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. phase gate, waterfall etc.). Software development/programming experience. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. (i.e. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. Experience integrating deliverables spanning host software, web/cloud, embedded software, and hardware deliveries Preferred Certifications: PMI PMP, Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) LI-HYBRID The estimated base salary range for the Staff Program Manager, Software and Informatics role based in the United States of America is: $124,300 - $186,500.

Associate Product Manager - ICA Platform

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 24, 2023

Illumina offers an Associate Product Manager - ICA Platform role with a base salary range of $60,500 - $90,700. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success with ILMN software products. Responsibilities include pre-sales opportunity tracking, updating product documentation, drafting customer communications, and collaborating with various teams to manage open issues and product improvements. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a zero-net gap in pay and several Employee Resource Groups. Benefits include access to genomics sequencing, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Associate Director, Product Management - Data Solutions

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 17, 2023

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. Work collaboratively with the field organization to ensure effective customer assessment, sales process and implementation. At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission.

SAP FICO Staff Business Systems Analyst

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 01, 2024

Illumina is a company dedicated to expanding access to genomic technology, aiming to achieve health equity worldwide. They offer life-changing discoveries in disease detection and treatment. The SAP FICO Staff Business Systems Analyst role involves driving transformational Finance projects, working with peers and vendors, and collaborating with cross-divisional teams. The role requires extensive SAP FICO experience, backend configuration skills, and expertise in requirements gathering and process modeling. The estimated base salary range is $115,800 - $173,800. Illumina values diversity and inclusion, offering a wide range of benefits and committing to equal opportunity employment.

Sr. Staff, HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 08, 2023

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Adaptability, tenacity, resiliency, coupled with a positive orientation. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. Comfort with ambiguity, intellectual curiosity and an orientation to learning. Experience with implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives preferred. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Senior Staff FPGA Engineer

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 07, 2024

Illumina, a company expanding access to genomic technology for health equity, seeks a Senior Staff FPGA Engineer. The role involves FPGA design and verification, building Next Generation DNA Sequencing systems, and working onsite at the San Diego HQ. Responsibilities include RTL design using Verilog, FPGA verification with System Verilog and UVM, Xilinx Vivado Design Suite usage, and electrical engineering background. The ideal candidate should be curious, analytical, customer-focused, and have strong communication skills. Preferred skills include firmware writing and scripting with TCL, Perl, or Python. The base salary range is $167,200 - $250,800. Illumina fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace with zero-net gap in pay, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Sr Software Engineer

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Feb 28, 2024

Illumina is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to optimize workflow efficiency through laboratory process automation. The role involves collaborating with product owners, designing and maintaining high-quality cloud-based applications, and ensuring alignment of architecture to user requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge in C#, .Net, Python, data persistence technologies, and microservices architecture. Experience with Java, WPF, JavaScript, and Liquid Handling Robots is a plus. Understanding of Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field of biology is also beneficial. The estimated base salary range for the role is $126,800 - $190,200.

Sr. Product Manager/Staff Product Manager NovaSeq 6000

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 17, 2023

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly.

Associate Director, Product Management (NovaSeq X)

Company: Illumina

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 17, 2023

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. Requirements: Previous business strategy, business development, sales, or marketing experience related to genomics and clinical practice. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. Experience in strategy consulting, product management or investment banking would be preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Illumina?
Working at Illumina emphasizes a mission‑driven culture that blends cutting‑edge genomics with software engineering. Employees enjoy flexible schedules, robust health benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company sponsors hackathons, internal conferences, and mentorship programs that encourage rapid learning and cross‑functional collaboration. Remote work is available for many roles, and the headquarters in San Diego offers a vibrant biotech ecosystem.
What types of positions are available at Illumina?
Illumina offers roles in software engineering, data science, bioinformatics, hardware design, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, product management, marketing, and customer support. Positions range from entry‑level engineers to senior data scientists and are distributed across California, Washington, and international locations with remote options.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Illumina?
Align your skills with genomics: highlight projects involving next‑generation sequencing data, bioinformatics pipelines, or cloud‑based analytics. Showcase code on GitHub, publish papers or blog posts on sequencing technologies, and prepare for technical interviews by mastering algorithms, data structures, and domain‑specific questions. Demonstrate curiosity through participation in open‑source genomics tools, and emphasize teamwork and communication skills in cross‑disciplinary settings.

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