Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer within the Platform group will join a tight-knit and cross-functional team of scientists and engineers who are tasked with developing a scalable and robust platform upon which the next generation of Natera clinical assays will be based. They will contribute to the design, development, and architecture of various software products as they relate to the clinical laboratory, as well as contributing to cutting edge R&D work, bioinformatics, and high-performance computing. We are looking for an experienced candidate that is comfortable with a variety of tech stacks, is passionate about building robust and scalable software tools, and is excited about having their work used in the care of millions of patients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and build systems that integrate software, automation, and biology into a robust and scalable clinical genomics assay platform.
• Work closely with assay development and automation scientists to build high-scale and robust workflows.
• Engage with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, R&D, software architects, and senior leadership, aiming to improve existing processes and systems.
• Interface with internal software development teams to ensure the seamless integration of LIMS with automation software stack.
• Analyze and improve existing front-end applications and propose solutions based on technical (software) experience and bioinformatics knowledge.
• Lay the foundation and architecture for fully-automated laboratory systems at Natera.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar field), 
• 8 or more years of experience with software development
• Demonstrated track record of shipping complex projects in production.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to integrate a variety of instruments, such as liquid handlers, plate readers, and plate-handling robotics.
• Experience writing software for complex hardware and instrumentation.
• Experience with system architecture and design.
• Experience with a cloud computing provider such as AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
• Software development experience, or familiar with software development practices.
• Comfortable working with a variety of internal teams, and managing relationships with external contractors.
• Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with LIMS systems integration is a plus.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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