Senior Software Engineer, Lab Operations

Natera, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer focused on developing AI-driven lab workflow solutions. In this role, you'll lead the creation of innovative applications that enhance efficiency and user experience in high-throughput lab environments. Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement intuitive interfaces and automation tools that simplify complex workflows. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, optimize lab operations, and contribute to the future of genetic testing and diagnostics. If you're passionate about AI and user experience, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k benefits

Fertility care benefits

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Employee referral program

Commuter benefits

Free testing for employees and families

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development and AI-driven solutions.
• Expertise in Python and front-end frameworks like React or Vue.
• Strong background in task management and workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered task list generation systems for lab processes.
• Design automated workflow guidance tools for lab personnel.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for rapid AI model deployment.

Skills

Python

AI-driven solutions

User Experience (UX)

AWS services

Front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Bedrock

SageMaker

Lambda

Glue

DynamoDB

S3

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Lab Operations

Austin, TX; US Remote

Senior Engineer – Data, AI, and User Experience for Lab Operations Optimization

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development of AI-driven lab workflow solutions, enhancing efficiency, automation, and user experience in high-throughput lab environments. This role focuses on AI-powered task list generation, intuitive workflow guidance, and intelligent decision support systems to improve lab operations.

As part of our Engineering Team, you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Lab Stakeholders to design and implement AI-driven applications, interactive user interfaces, and automation tools that simplify complex lab workflows. Your contributions will help optimize lab operations with cutting-edge technology.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Develop AI-powered task list generation systems to streamline lab processes.
2. Design automated workflow guidance tools to help lab personnel navigate complex procedures efficiently.
3. Utilize AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and other AI/ML services to build intelligent automation solutions.
4. Software Engineering & User Experience:
5. Design and implement full-stack applications that improve lab user experience.
6. Build intuitive UI/UX solutions that integrate real-time workflow updates, task prioritization, and smart recommendations.
7. Develop interactive dashboards and automation tools for lab personnel.
8. Work on backend services and front-end applications for lab operations enhancement.
9. Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI-driven solutions using AWS services (Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, Glue, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
10. Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code for rapid AI model deployment.
11. Optimize system performance and conduct root-cause analysis for lab workflow improvements.
12. Collaboration & Process Improvement:
13. Work closely with lab personnel, product managers, and software engineers to define requirements and optimize user experience.
14. Apply human-centered design principles to enhance task management and workflow automation.
15. Stay updated on emerging AI, user experience, and automation trends to drive continuous innovation.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 8+ years of experience in software development, AI-driven solutions, and UX optimization.
2. Expertise in Python, and front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
3. Experience developing AI models and automation workflows using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and AI/ML frameworks.
4. Strong background in task management systems, workflow automation, and real-time user guidance.
5. Experience with AWS cloud platforms and services (Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
6. Strong problem-solving skills and a user-focused approach to software development.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

1. Experience with custom LIMS/LES systems for lab operations.
2. Hands-on experience in natural language processing (NLP) and intelligent assistant development.
3. Familiarity with regulatory compliance and security standards in healthcare and life sciences.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Remote USA

$118,200 - $147,700 USD

Austin, TX

$118,200 - $147,700 USD

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!

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.

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