Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Natera is seeking a skilled, self-motivated, and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a software development team in the Oncology domain in a fast-growing biotech company. You will lead and grow a team of full-stack and UI engineers building critical web applications and services. You will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you'll guide the team in developing scalable solutions while maintaining high standards for quality and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead and mentor a team of 6-8 engineers, focusing on career development and technical growth

Drive technical roadmap execution and architectural decisions

Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and sprint planning

Establish and maintain engineering best practices and quality standards

Collaborate with product management to define technical requirements and timelines

Lead hiring initiatives to build and scale the engineering team

Foster a culture of code quality, testing, and documentation

Manage team performance, conduct reviews, and provide regular feedback

Balance technical debt with new feature development

Directly contribute to engineering initiatives. Continue to participate in coding and code reviews.

The following technologies are specifically desirable :

Experience with programming in Java framework such as Spring

Experience with programming in JavaScript frameworks such as NextJS

Experience with cloud providers, AWS is preferred

Experience with front-end development in React

Experience with databases including SQL and noSQL

This role works with PHI and requires oversight of systems handling sensitive data

Must complete HIPAA / PHI privacy and compliance training within 30 days

Must maintain current status on Natera training requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

8+ years of software engineering experience with leadership experience

Strong technical background in :

Modern web development (React, JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, etc)

Databases, including SQL and noSQL

Backend systems and APIs

Cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)

Experience managing teams in regulated environments

Track record of successful project delivery and team growth

Strong understanding of software development methodologies

Experience with performance management and career development

Healthcare IT experience beneficial

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Proven record of managing highly effective engineering teams

Willingness and ability to manage global teams across multiple time zones

Focus on recruiting strong talent

Strong experience in mentoring developers, seeking out opportunities and providing guidance for engineers to grow and excel

Excellent project management skills in Agile environments

Experience in building enterprise applications using Java, JavaScript or similar languages

Expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems

Hands-on coding, design, and architecture skills

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with reports, peers, and stakeholders

Demonstrate initiative with proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions

Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Remote USA

$129,400—$161,800 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 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.

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