Staff Bioinformatics Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Natera is currently seeking a Lead/Staff Bioinformatics Engineer with a strong background in software engineering to join our Bioinformatics Research Team focused on Epigenomics in Oncology. Natera’s mission is to change the management of disease worldwide by using information gained from a simple blood draw to detect disease early and proactively inform treatment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in algorithm development, software engineering, genomics, and sequencing data processing. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain custom automation applications that leverage CI/CD principles to streamline data analysis, quality checks, and reporting processes in support of the clinical development of Natera oncology pipelines
• Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies and tools (Scrum, Jira) to lead technical projects
• Ability to collaborate between the R&D team and the DevOps team to develop and to troubleshoot production software products in a regulated environment
• Propose and present detailed designs and concise, well-written reports to cross-functional teams
• Participate in Code and Design Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field with a strong background in software engineering to develop and optimize computational tools for cancer epi/genomics research
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Track-record of developing state-of-the-art software
• Highly experienced in software engineering, algorithm development, and sequencing data analysis, preferably proven through development of production-level software
• Great understanding and experience of best practices in software development including object-oriented design principles, testing, deployment, version control tools, code review, and documentation
• Experienced in code profiling to identify opportunities for code optimization in terms of runtime and memory usage
• Deep understanding of sequencing data
• Expert in coding Python and using its scientific library stack including Numpy and Pandas
• Expert in using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
• Experience of using configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, salt, puppet) 
• Operation and configuration of public cloud computing infrastructure (preferably AWS)
• Container technology and container schedulers (e.g. Docker and Singularity, Nomad and Kubernetes)
• High scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods
• Ability to produce high quality written documentation for varying audiences
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for high impact in a small team

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$171,800—$214,800 USD

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.

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