Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (Early Cancer Detection)

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack , for our Early Cancer Detection (ECD) program, 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. PRIMARY 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 tests (unit, api, integration) 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 BS degree in computer science, comparable program, or equivalent. 7+ years of full stack software development experience. Proven experience with programming languages such as TypeScript, Python and React. Experience with software development lifecycle process from build, software configuration, change control, and release and deployment activities. Strong quality assurance mindset with a commitment to delivering robust and reliable software. Proficiency in messaging frameworks such as Kafka. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC). 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 working in highly regulated environments. Able to visit the lab in San Carlos, CA on a regular basis 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 $137,500 $171,900 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 a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)