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
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.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
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