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Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Data Engineer 1\nIllumina Digital Services (IDS)\nBuild the data foundations that power analytics, AI, and business decisions.\nJoin Illumina's IDS team and help build modern data pipelines, platforms, and products that enable analytics, AI, reporting, and enterprise decision-making. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving problems with data, learning new technologies, and building a career in Data Engineering.\nWorking alongside experienced engineers, architects, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders, you will gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, modern data engineering practices, and AI-assisted development while contributing to enterprise-scale solutions.\nWork Environment\nThis role follows Illumina's hybrid work model and requires employees to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.\nCollaborate with experienced engineers, architects, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders.\nGain exposure to modern cloud technologies, enterprise-scale data platforms, and AI-assisted development practices.\nLearn in an environment that encourages mentorship, innovation, continuous development, and knowledge sharing.\nWork with global teams across functions, geographies, and time zones.\nWhat You'll Do\nBuild, test, and maintain data pipelines, transformations, and data models using modern data engineering practices.\nIntegrate data from applications, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and file-based sources.\nPerform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.\nMonitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and support production operations.\nApply engineering best practices for performance optimization, testing, version control, deployment, and documentation.\nParticipate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and technical discussions.\nCollaborate across teams to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.\nUse AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity while maintaining quality, security, and data integrity.\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe recognize that candidates may not have experience with every technology listed. We value learning agility, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and practical application demonstrated through academic projects, internships, hackathons, open-source contributions, or independent learning.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.\nFoundational SQL and Python skills gained through coursework, projects, internships, hackathons, or independent learning.\nUnderstanding of relational databases, data modeling, and ETL/ELT concepts.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nEffective communication and collaboration skills.\nDemonstrated ownership, curiosity, integrity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.\nPreferred Exposure\nExperience or exposure to one or more of the following is a plus:\nCloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.\nData engineering technologies such as dbt, Spark, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar platforms.\nGit, testing frameworks, CI/CD, or software engineering best practices.\nData formats such as JSON, CSV, Parquet, or Delta Lake.\nAI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nLearn Quickly - Develop practical capability in SQL, Python, cloud technologies, and data engineering fundamentals.\nDeliver Reliably - Produce high-quality, tested, and documented solutions.\nTake Ownership - Communicate proactively, seek feedback, and continuously improve.\nCollaborate Effectively - Contribute positively within Agile and cross-functional teams.\nMaintain Quality and Security - Treat data quality, reliability, privacy, and security as essential.\nJoin Us\nWe encourage applicants to apply even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. We value learning agility, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a passion for technology, data, and continuous improvement.\nIf you're excited about building a career in Data Engineering and making an impact through data, we'd love to hear from you.\nWe are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. 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