Natera is hiring a
Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Summary

Join Natera's Bioinformatics Research Team as a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to contribute to innovative algorithm development and cancer detection research.

Requirements

• MS/PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, or related field with a strong focus on cancer epi/genomics
• Track-record of developing state-of-the-art computational methods
• Highly experienced in software engineering, algorithm development, and sequencing data analysis, preferably proven through development of production-level software
• Great understanding and experience of best practices in software development including object-oriented design principles, testing, version control tools, code review, and documentation
• Experienced in code profiling to identify opportunities for code optimization in terms of runtime and memory usage
• Deep understanding of sequencing data
• Expert in coding Python and using its scientific library stack including Numpy and Pandas
• Expert in coding C++ or Rust
• Expert in using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
• Familiarity with Docker and AWS is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate innovative and optimized algorithms and statistical methods to analyze large-scale data sets related to cancer detection
• Develop optimized, scalable, robust, maintainable, and well-documented production-level code by following the best practices in software development
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence
• Contribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality control

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits