POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Software Engineer within the Platform group will join a tight-knit, cross-functional team of scientists and engineers. This team is dedicated to developing a scalable and robust platform that will underpin Nateras next generation of clinical assays. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and architecture of software products relevant to the clinical laboratory, while also contributing to cutting-edge R&D, bioinformatics, and high-performance computing initiatives. We are seeking an experienced candidate who is proficient across various tech stacks, passionate about building robust and scalable software, and excited about their work directly impacting the care of millions of patients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and build systems that integrate software, automation, and biology to create a robust and scalable clinical genomics assay platform.
Collaborate closely with assay development and automation scientists to build high-scale and robust workflows.
Engage with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, R&D, software architects, and senior leadership, to improve existing processes and systems.
Interface with internal software development teams to ensure seamless integration between the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and the automation software stack.
Analyze and enhance existing front-end applications, proposing solutions based on your technical software and bioinformatics expertise.
Contribute to laying the foundational architecture for fully automated laboratory systems at Natera.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION
Education: BA/BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering (or a similar relevant field).
Experience: 8 or more years of experience in software development.
Track Record: Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects into production.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong programming skills in one or more modern languages.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend or full-stack systems.
Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, CI/CD.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Exposure to system integration, RESTful APIs, and microservice architectures.
Ability to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and technical domains.
Comfortable working with a variety of internal teams, and managing relationships with external contractors.
Experience working with LIMS systems integration is a plus.
Experience writing software for complex hardware and instrumentation is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties are typically performed remotely, in an office, or in a laboratory setting.
This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over zoom/telephone, and read printed material.
Laboratory activities require periods of standing while working and occasionally lifting heavy objects.
Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.