Manager, Software Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Natera is seeking a skilled, self-motivated Engineering Manager to lead a global software development team in the oncology and women's health domain in a fast-growing biotech company.

In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research in the field of genetic testing, overseeing a team dedicated to advancing our revolutionary initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass not only the development and direction of a distributed engineering workforce but also the orchestration of project management activities and the facilitation of clear and effective communication across all levels.

We are seeking a candidate who not only possesses exceptional technical acumen but also demonstrates strong leadership qualities, a passion for innovation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile projects with global reach. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead 

  • Provide technical leadership for a software development team, US-based and international, to ensure on-time, on-budget development of high quality software

  • Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation strategy development

  • Establish best engineering practices

• Manage 

  • Manage multiple ongoing projects

  • Identify project objectives, the scope of software deliverables, external dependencies, resources, risks, and framework for the project activities.

  • Facilitate collaboration and resolve issues, evaluate project performance, bring projects to delivery, and act on the lessons learned

  • Lead team meetings and Agile rituals, such as stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions

• Nurture 

  • Guide the career development of team members, nurture their technical and interpersonal skills

  • Provide individual performance feedback focused on recognition of achievement and opportunities for growth

  • Conduct 1:1s, performance evaluations, and more

• Collaborate 

  • Build and maintain ongoing strong working relationships with stakeholders, focus on building effective communication channels

  • Oversee collaboration among cross-functional development teams, software quality engineers, and product managers

• Effect change 

  • Provide feedback to management and initiate change to optimize software development processes with focus on quality, innovation, and efficient product delivery

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of proven track record of building and managing high performance engineering teams

• 5+ years of experience in software development using Java or similar languages

• Experience in and aptitude for leading remote teams

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Passion for people management and mentorship

• Experience in biotech or another regulated industry a strong plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven record of managing highly effective engineering teams

• Willingness and ability to manage global teams across multiple time zones

• Focus on recruiting strong and diverse talent

• Strong experience in mentoring developers, seeking out opportunities and providing guidance for engineers to grow and excel

• Excellent project management skills in Agile environments

• Experience in building enterprise applications using Java or similar languages

• Expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems

• Hands-on coding, design, and architecture skills

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with reports, peers, and stakeholders

• Demonstrate initiative with proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions

• Must demonstrate strong work ethic, work well under pressure and stressful circumstances

• Experience in creating software for processing Next Generation Sequencing data is a plus

• Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus

 

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate,