Senior Software Engineer II

Freenome Holdings, Inc; California; On-site; USD 161,925 - 227,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Cash bonuses

Full range of medical benefits

Job summary

Freenome Holdings, Inc is looking for a Senior Software Engineer II to join their Engineering team. The role involves designing and maintaining scalable backend services to detect cancer early, requiring at least 8 years of experience, a strong proficiency in Python, and knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. The expected salary range is $161,925 – $227,325, and the position offers various benefits including equity and bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience as part of a software development team.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable backend systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy reliable backend services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Containerization

Orchestration technologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

At Freenome, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join our innovative Engineering team. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in developing scalable and reliable software solutions. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining backend services that support our mission to detect cancer early.

The role reports to our engineering management team and is a Remote position.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault‑tolerant backend services that power both our internal and external systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, product managers and other engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing the team’s technical expertise.
• Lead code and design reviews, champion engineering best practices and promote a culture of quality and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development of data infrastructure for machine learning applications, ensuring efficient data processing and integration.
• Drive the implementation of engineering hygiene practices, ensuring the reliability and maintainability of our systems.
• Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.

Must haves:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent training, fellowship or work experience.
• At least 8 years of experience as part of a software development team successfully shipping software products, including leading projects from end‑to‑end and mentoring others.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with backend development in a production team environment.
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable backend systems, with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a mindful and transparent approach to collaboration.

Nice to haves:

• Understanding of statistical and machine learning methods, with practical experience applying them to real‑world problems.
• Expertise in developing ETL or data pipelines that run at scale, utilizing common workflow management systems such as Flyte, Airflow or similar.
• Domain‑specific experience in computational biology, genomics, bioinformatics or a related field.
• Experience working in an FDA‑regulated environment, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements and best practices.

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range for base salary is $161,925 – $227,325. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses and a full range of medical, financial and other benefits depending on the position offered. Individual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on location, skill level, experience and education.

Freenome is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.