# Scientist, Population Genetics at 23andMe

- Company: 23andMe
- What the company does: 23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more. Backed by NEA, GV and Sapphire.
- Company website: https://www.23andme.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Palo Alto (HQ)
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://23andme.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/23/job/Palo-Alto-HQ/Scientist--Population-Genetics_2026028
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/23andme-scientist-population-genetics/

## About the role

23andMe is looking for a quantitative scientist with extensive experience in population genetics and statistical modeling of human genetics data to join our R&D team. You will leverage your expertise and work collaboratively with scientists, software engineers, and product managers to build out consumer data products that illuminate the story of human interconnectedness, exploring everything from immediate family lineages to deep human history, as it relates to both ancestry and health.