POSITION SUMMARY:
At Natera, we revolutionize medicine by developing genetic products that combine cutting-edge technology and science. Our mission is to accelerate breakthroughs in research and improve patient care by leveraging our unique genomic and clinical data.
We are seeking a skilled, driven, and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience developing medium-to-high complexity products and providing critical production support. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Software Engineer to apply their skills in the Life Science industry; no biology background is required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design & Strategy: Perform system analysis, assess risk, provide time estimations, and develop technical design and implementation strategies.
- Development: Write code and unit tests for Natera’s custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other software components.
- Code Quality & Collaboration: Conduct code reviews and collaborate closely with developers, quality engineers, and product managers across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure quality.
- Troubleshooting: Debug and perform root cause analysis for product defects and issues, as well as production support.
- Requirements Alignment: Partner with product owners and users to define requirements, transforming them into reliable, extensible, and operations-friendly features.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive software specifications based on defined requirements.
- Compliance: This role regularly involves Protected Health Information (PHI). You must complete all required HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current status on all Natera training requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in both server-side (back-end) and front-end development for complex n-tier systems.
- Education: BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
- Back-end: Recent, hands-on experience with Java, preferably using open-source frameworks such as Spring.
- Front-end: Mid-level front-end experience with React is highly desirable.
- APIs: Hands-on experience working with and developing REST APIs.
- Database: Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, experience using frameworks like Hibernate/JPA, and expertise in SQL.
- OS/Tools: Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- A solution- and improvement-oriented mindset with proactivity in troubleshooting.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to rapidly learn new practices, languages, and subject matter.
- Excellent understanding of core software engineering principles: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID, etc.
- Experience with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Gitlab) and familiarity with branching strategies.
- Experience with message brokers/queues (e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS SQS) is a plus.
- Experience with JSP and Javascript is preferred.
- Familiarity with software life cycle management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Ability to work effectively with people across multiple time zones.
- Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus.
- Experience with various AI tools is a strong plus.
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
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.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
Top Skills
What We Do
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. Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment. Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients. #TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy.
