Software Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Natera, a leading global cell-free DNA testing company, as an Engineering Manager to lead a global software development team focused on oncology and women's health. You will provide technical leadership, manage multiple projects, and guide team members' career development. This pivotal role requires strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and experience managing remote teams. The position offers the opportunity to significantly impact high-profile projects and contribute to a company changing the landscape of genetic disease management. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, as well as free testing for employees and their families. The role is remote in the USA.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of proven track record of building and managing high performance engineering teams
• 5+ years of experience in software development using Java or similar languages
• Experience in and aptitude for leading remote teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for people management and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a software development team, US-based and international, to ensure on-time, on-budget development of high quality software
• Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation strategy development
• Establish best engineering practices
• Manage multiple ongoing projects
• Identify project objectives, the scope of software deliverables, external dependencies, resources, risks, and framework for the project activities
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve issues, evaluate project performance, bring projects to delivery, and act on the lessons learned
• Lead team meetings and Agile rituals, such as stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions
• Guide the career development of team members, nurture their technical and interpersonal skills
• Provide individual performance feedback focused on recognition of achievement and opportunities for growth
• Conduct 1:1s, performance evaluations, and more
• Build and maintain ongoing strong working relationships with stakeholders, focus on building effective communication channels
• Oversee collaboration among cross-functional development teams, software quality engineers, and product managers
• Provide feedback to management and initiate change to optimize software development processes with focus on quality, innovation, and efficient product delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotech or another regulated industry
• Experience in creating software for processing Next Generation Sequencing data
• Experience developing software in a regulated environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits for employees and their immediate families
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program
• Remote USA