Lead/Staff Bioinformatics Engineer - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• 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.
• Generous employee referral program.