AI Engineer

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? 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.

BUILD, DEPLOY, IMPROVE, AND SCALE AI SOLUTIONS THAT POWER THE FUTURE OF WORK

Join Illumina Digital Services (IDS) and help build AI-powered applications, platforms, and experiences that enable productivity, automation, insights, and decision-making across the enterprise.

Working alongside experienced engineers, architects, product teams, and AI specialists, you will gain hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI platforms, and modern engineering practices while building a strong foundation for a career in AI Engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role follows Illumina's hybrid work model and requires employees to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders on enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Learn in an environment that emphasizes mentorship, innovation, and continuous development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build, test, deploy, and support AI-powered applications, workflows, and services.
• Develop and improve prompt workflows, retrieval pipelines, RAG solutions, and AI application components.
• Integrate AI models, APIs, data sources, and enterprise systems to solve business problems.
• Evaluate model performance, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance solution quality and user experience.
• Monitor AI applications, troubleshoot issues, and support reliable production operations.
• Apply engineering best practices for testing, security, version control, documentation, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver practical AI solutions.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We recognize that candidates may not have experience with every technology listed. We value curiosity, learning agility, problem-solving ability, and practical application demonstrated through academic projects, internships, hackathons, open-source contributions, research, or independent learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Foundational programming skills using Python and familiarity with software development fundamentals.
• Understanding of APIs, databases, cloud concepts, and modern application development practices.
• Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) through coursework, projects, internships, hackathons, research, or independent learning.
• Familiarity with concepts such as prompt engineering, embeddings, retrieval systems, or AI agents.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ownership, adaptability, integrity, and commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Exposure

Exposure through coursework, projects, internships, certifications, hackathons, research, or personal learning to one or more of the following is a plus:

• LLM platforms, AI frameworks, RAG solutions, vector databases, embeddings, or AI evaluation tools.
• Cloud platforms, modern software engineering practices, containers, CI/CD, or API development.
• AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Learn Quickly: Develop practical capability in AI application development, LLMs, RAG, cloud platforms, and modern engineering practices.
• Deliver Reliably: Build, deploy, and support secure, scalable, tested, and well-documented AI solutions.
• Take Ownership: Communicate proactively, seek feedback, follow through on commitments, and improve continuously.
• Collaborate Effectively: Contribute positively within Agile and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain Quality and Trust: Treat reliability, security, privacy, responsible AI, and user experience as essential.

JOIN US

We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every qualification. We value curiosity, learning agility, problem-solving ability, and a passion for technology, AI, and continuous improvement.

If you are excited about building a career in AI Engineering and helping create AI-powered solutions that deliver meaningful impact, we would like to hear from you.

We 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About Us

The potential of genomics to change the world is unparalleled. At Illumina, we are leading the way. Our technology empowers researchers and clinicians globally to improve cancer treatments, change the course of diseases, protect the environment, and fight food insecurity. We are made up of dedicated professionals, all-in on creating a better world – and we need every skill set on our path to making genomics useful for all. Learn more about life at Illumina.

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