Senior Software Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who excels at collaboratively solving complex problems. If you take ownership of your work, think strategically, and have a proven track record of implementing solutions while adapting to constraints and minimizing risks, we encourage you to apply. Strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a desire to thrive in a dynamic environment are essential. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Engineering Team, Product Managers, and Designers to develop innovative experiences for our internal stakeholders, primarily focusing on creating a custom lab software solution for a high-throughput laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable services that support the diverse activities of a high-throughput laboratory.

• Develop both front-end and back-end applications.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.

• Develop comprehensive unit tests to ensure high code quality.

• Collaborate closely with end-users and product managers to iterate on requirements and deliverables.

• Optimize architecture and infrastructure on the AWS cloud platform for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, conduct thorough root cause analysis, and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Be the technical lead and mentor more junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in developing software applications.

• Proven experience with programming languages such as Python, React, and TypeScript.

• Solid understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL programming, with a preference for MySQL or PostgreSQL.

• Proficiency in leveraging AWS services, including Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, and Glue.

• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Proficiency in messaging frameworks such as Kafka.

• Strong quality assurance mindset with a commitment to delivering robust and reliable software.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice to Have

• Experience building custom Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or Laboratory Execution Systems (LES).

• Able to visit the labs in San Carlos, CA or Austin, TX occasionally to facilitate direct observation of the software in the lab and obtain real-time user feedback.

Compensation & Total Rewards 

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of  hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

• Annual performance incentive bonus

• Long-term equity awards

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off and company holidays

• Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range $125,000—$156,300 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

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