Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure - Remote

Overview

Natera is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our R&D team, focusing on building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure for computational workflows. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between cloud architecture and scientific computing, with a strong foundation in both traditional software engineering and modern cloud technologies.

In Short

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native applications using Kubernetes and AWS services
• Architect and optimize container-based workflow systems for high-performance computing
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and scientists to translate computational requirements into scalable solutions
• Lead technical design discussions and mentor junior engineers
• Implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Establish best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Optimize resource utilization and cost management in cloud environments
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, deployment patterns, and operational aspects
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC)
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Argo, or similar)
• Proven track record of designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous employee referral program.