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Senior Software Engineer (Ancestry)
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23andMe 23andMe Research Institute is looking for an experienced, self‑directed Senior Software Engineer for the ancestry services and compute pipelines engineering team. We design, build, and manage large‑scale services that serve both external and internal customers. Our work supports critical backend services, internal research libraries, machine learning pipelines, and in‑depth genetic data analysis. We are passionate about building systems that are performant, scalable, reliable, and secure on one of the largest genetic databases in the world. 23andMe Research Institute operates as a nonprofit medical research organization that empowers people worldwide to learn about their genetic information and advance scientific knowledge. Who We Are
We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves, and participate in the world's largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the world's most significant contributor to scientific advancement, uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA—the code of life. What You'll Do
Design, develop, and maintain reliable scalable services, backend APIs, and web applications to solve complex large‑scale engineering challenges at 23andMe Research Institute Develop and support compute pipelines that provide results to customers and internal teams Take part in on‑call rotations for operational support of mission‑critical systems Build and rely on CI/CD methods and automatic testing to ensure reliable code, continuously delivered Collaborate with other engineering teams, product, and security to deliver strategic projects and maintain operational excellence of existing services Drive technical excellence through code and design reviews What You’ll Bring
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent education, plus 5 years industry experience Expertise building libraries and services in Python, ideally in AWS Passion for backend systems engineering Hands‑on experience working with CI/CD deployment pipelines, Docker containers, and testing frameworks A team player attitude with comfortability operating in a highly collaborative environment Tools and Systems We Use and Teach
AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation Python Django, FastAPI Celery Metaflow Docker, Drone HBase, Spark About Us
23andMe, headquartered in California, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third‑party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at www.23andme.com/research. At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market‑based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range $165,000—$215,000 USD Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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Senior Software Engineer (Ancestry)
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23andMe 23andMe Research Institute is looking for an experienced, self‑directed Senior Software Engineer for the ancestry services and compute pipelines engineering team. We design, build, and manage large‑scale services that serve both external and internal customers. Our work supports critical backend services, internal research libraries, machine learning pipelines, and in‑depth genetic data analysis. We are passionate about building systems that are performant, scalable, reliable, and secure on one of the largest genetic databases in the world. 23andMe Research Institute operates as a nonprofit medical research organization that empowers people worldwide to learn about their genetic information and advance scientific knowledge. Who We Are
We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves, and participate in the world's largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the world's most significant contributor to scientific advancement, uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA—the code of life. What You'll Do
Design, develop, and maintain reliable scalable services, backend APIs, and web applications to solve complex large‑scale engineering challenges at 23andMe Research Institute Develop and support compute pipelines that provide results to customers and internal teams Take part in on‑call rotations for operational support of mission‑critical systems Build and rely on CI/CD methods and automatic testing to ensure reliable code, continuously delivered Collaborate with other engineering teams, product, and security to deliver strategic projects and maintain operational excellence of existing services Drive technical excellence through code and design reviews What You’ll Bring
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent education, plus 5 years industry experience Expertise building libraries and services in Python, ideally in AWS Passion for backend systems engineering Hands‑on experience working with CI/CD deployment pipelines, Docker containers, and testing frameworks A team player attitude with comfortability operating in a highly collaborative environment Tools and Systems We Use and Teach
AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation Python Django, FastAPI Celery Metaflow Docker, Drone HBase, Spark About Us
23andMe, headquartered in California, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third‑party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at www.23andme.com/research. At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market‑based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range $165,000—$215,000 USD Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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