Senior Bioinformatics Engineer II

About the role

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw, supporting our growing global operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bioinformatics pipelines and scientific software systems to identify deviations from established standards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures used to assess software quality and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with bioinformatics and software engineering teams to design, develop, and enhance automated testing capabilities that support continuous operation of bioinformatics pipelines.
• Maintain scientific software platforms to ensure reliable and uninterrupted performance.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, resolve, or appropriately annotate software and operational issues to support efficient incident management.
• Support computer system validation activities through the drafting, execution, and maintenance of qualification scripts, protocols, and associated validation documentation.
• Work independently and in partnership with development teams to identify software defects, resolve bugs, and implement system improvements.
• Provide on-call support to address urgent operational issues and minimize downtime.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve documentation related to software troubleshooting, issue investigation, issue resolution, and operational procedures.
• Improve and automate error reporting applications to increase visibility, efficiency, and system reliability.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge of scientific software platforms, bioinformatics technologies, and supporting infrastructure.
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, compliance, and high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and Linux.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using a bioinformatics workflow framework (e.g. NextFlow, Luigi, Snakemake, NextFlow preferred), version control systems (Git preferred), Cloud (AWS preferred) and containers (Docker preferred).
• Experience with Computer System Validation processes.
• Experience in a GxP environments and knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with bioinformatics software and an understanding of neoantigen therapies.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and quality control.
• Effective time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Flexibility; adaptability to frequent change.
• Results oriented; ability to manage performance.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Personal and shared accountability.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Benefits & Pay

The salary range for this role is $145,900.00 - $234,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Pay & Benefits: At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs. A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support. Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support. Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown. Savings and investments to help you plan for the future. Location-specific perks and extras.

Working Model

We believe an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position.