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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration Engineer 1 - **Company:** Illumina, Inc - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $68,400.0 - $102,600.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Component-Based Software Engineering, Big Data, Decision Support Systems, Python (Programming Language), Systems Integration, Scripting - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://illumina.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/illumina-careers/job/US---California---San-Diego/Systems-Integration-Engineer-1_43230-JOB ## About the Role * Foundational understanding of, or keen interest to learn sequencing systems, assay platforms, and associated wet laboratory techniques * Hands-on wet laboratory experience (academic or industry) working with biochemical assays, instrumentation, or complex experimental workflows. * Broad scientific knowledge across disciplines such as molecular biology, chemistry, software, instrumentation, and data analysis * Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from large data sets * Familiarity with AI tools, scientific programming or scripting (e.g., Python) for data analysis is preferred * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively in technical discussions across assay, software, engineering, or manufacturing teams * Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and evolving research and development environment, * Typically requires 0 to 2 years of relevant professional experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic research) * Bachelors or Master's degree in engineering or science discipline (Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field) * Complex system troubleshooting skills * Ability to think critically, learn quickly, and adapt to changing priorities and development needs. * Aptitude for independent research in addition to working well within a team Strong preference will be given to individuals with intense curiosity about the world around them and demonstrated ability for digging deep into experimental methods and results. ## Description As a Systems Integration Engineer 1 at Illumina, you will work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment to help develop and test genomic analysis tools at the leading edge of research. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, robust products through the integration of hardware, software, chemistry, and biological assay components. A key aspect of this role is executing structured experiments, diagnosing complex system-level issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive problems to root cause., * Perform hands-on integration, testing and troubleshooting of DNA sequencing systems and assay platforms, with a focus on chemical or biochemical assay workflows * Execute system-level troubleshooting across biochemical assays, hardware, software, and application components * Investigate technical problems by analyzing data, forming hypotheses, and proposing practical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues * Track, log and communicate issues encountered during development using established documentation and issue-tracking processes * Apply analytical techniques and tools to analyze experimental and system-level data, identify trends, and support data-driven decision making * Execute design verification plans, collect and review data, and contribute to verification reports * Author and maintain clear documentation of experimental procedures, protocols, results, deviations, and observations * Work effectively within cross-functional project teams (research, product development, manufacturing, etc.) * Present technical findings, risks, and recommendations to engineering and scientific stakeholders ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [JavaScript? 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