Junior Algorithm Development Intern

SOPHiA GENETICS

. Install and run external WGS variant-calling pipelines on SOPHiA GENETICS' compute infrastructure .

Posted 9/22/2026internshipRolle • SwitzerlandEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology, with a strong foundation in statistics and experience in analyzing large datasets. Proficient in Python and UNIX command line, with the ability to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.

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BioinformaticsStatistical AnalysisPython ProgrammingUNIX Command LineGenomics Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Variant CallingData AnalysisBenchmarkingReproducible ResearchGermline Variant Evaluation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsCuriosity

Industry Keywords

WGSStructural Variant CallingVCFComputational BiologyStatistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install and run external WGS variant-calling pipelines on SOPHiA GENETICS' compute infrastructure
Create a reproducible setup for benchmarking and comparison
Evaluate germline variant-calling accuracy and runtime using company data and reference sets
Compare external approaches with in-house structural variant calling solutions
Investigate differences in tool performance and underlying causes
Translate results into evidence-based recommendations for SV calling strategy, design, implementation and performance in WGS germline products
Present findings to colleagues across the team and department, including senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Studying bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics or a related field
Statistics and probability knowledge
Comfortable working with the UNIX command line
Experience analysing larger datasets
Experience with Python or statistical libraries, or motivation to deepen it
Curiosity about genomics
Communication and collaboration skills
Comfortable working in English
Knowledge of structural variant calling, WGS or VCF is a plus, not a prerequisite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Six-month internship with compensation aligned with local market practices and standards
Company-wide events and activities, including company events, Town Halls, internal initiatives and social activities
Learning how an end-to-end NGS data-analysis workflow is built and used in an industrial setting
Deeper understanding of state-of-the-art structural variant calling tools and algorithms
Practical experience designing a rigorous benchmarking study
Exposure to genomics, data science, AI and cloud technologies in an industrial environment