Natera
Senior Bioinformatics Engineer
Job Description
POSITION LOCATION:
Position is available as a hybrid position in San Carlos, Bay Area, California as well as a remote position (within US).
POSITION SUMMARY:
Natera is currently seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer with a strong focus on Software and Machine Learning 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 software engineering, algorithm development, genomics, and sequencing data processing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Design and develop production-level code – both writing new code and refactoring existing code – with a strong emphasis on software architecture, optimization, scalability, robustness, maintainability, and thorough documentation, adhering to best software development practices
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Strong ability to deeply understand code developed for sequencing data processing and analysis
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Design and implement comprehensive tests across the entire codebase and pipeline, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests
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Facilitate training and evaluation of Machine Learning models on large datasets using distributed computing on AWS
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Ability to collaborate between the R&D team and Engineering team to develop and to troubleshoot production software
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Participate in Code and Design Reviews
QUALIFICATIONS:
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MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field with a strong focus on cancer epi/genomics
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Highly experienced in software engineering, algorithm development, and sequencing data analysis, proven through development of production-level software
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Deep understanding and extensive hands-on experience with best practices in software development, including design principles, object-oriented design patterns, testing, deployment, version control, code review, and documentation.
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Extensive experience in deployment using containerization technologies, such as Docker
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Highly experienced in distributed computing on cloud, AWS is preferred
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Experienced in code profiling to identify opportunities for code optimization in terms of runtime and memory usage
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Deep understanding of sequencing data
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Expert in coding Python and using its scientific library stack including Numpy and Pandas
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Expert in using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
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Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines
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Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for high impact in a small team
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
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Natera
Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care.
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