Software Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Natera, a leading cell-free DNA testing company, as a Software Engineering Manager in the Oncology domain. Lead and mentor a team of 6-8 engineers, driving technical excellence and roadmap execution. Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and foster a culture of code quality. Collaborate with product management and cross-functional stakeholders. Contribute directly to engineering initiatives, including coding and code reviews. This role requires experience in modern web development, databases, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure, along with leadership experience in regulated environments.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with leadership experience
• Strong technical background in: Modern web development (React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, etc)
• Strong technical background in: Databases, including SQL and noSQL
• Strong technical background in: Backend systems and APIs
• Strong technical background in: 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
• Must complete HIPAA/PHI privacy and compliance training within 30 days
• Must maintain current status on Natera training requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with Ruby and RoR frameworks is a plus
• Healthcare IT experience beneficial
• Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus

Benefits

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