Software Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Natera as a Software Engineering Manager, R&D, leading a global team supporting cutting-edge research and development. You will develop and lead a distributed engineering team, manage multiple projects, and foster a collaborative environment. This role requires expertise in AWS and experience managing high-performance engineering teams. Experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) or bioinformatics is highly valued. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, as well as free testing for employees and their families. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation strategy development
• Establish and uphold best engineering practices
• Provide technical leadership for software development engineers, both US-based and international, ensuring on-time, on-budget development of high-quality software
• Manage multiple ongoing projects
• Identify project objectives, software deliverable scope, external dependencies, resources, risks, and project framework
• Facilitate collaboration, resolve issues, evaluate project performance, and ensure timely project delivery
• Lead standups and other Agile ceremonies
• Guide the career development of team members, nurturing both technical and interpersonal skills
• Provide individual performance feedback focused on recognizing achievements and identifying opportunities for growth
• Conduct 1:1s, performance evaluations, and other developmental activities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, focusing on effective communication channels
• Oversee collaboration among cross-functional development teams, software quality engineers, and product managers
• Provide feedback to management and propose changes to optimize software development processes with a focus on quality, innovation, and efficient product delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) or bioinformatics
• SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) experience
• Experience in biotech or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with NGS workflows, bioinformatics pipelines, or processing genomic data
• Knowledge of SRE principles and best practices
• 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