Software Engineer, Personalis

$100-130k

+ Annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity)

Python

Java

Git

REST API

Junior and Mid level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Fremont, CA)

Platform personalising cancer testing

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Platform personalising cancer testing

201-500 employees

HealthcareB2BMachine Learning

Be an early applicant

$100-130k

+ Annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity)

Python

Java

Git

REST API

Junior and Mid level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Fremont, CA)

201-500 employees

HealthcareB2BMachine Learning

Company mission

To transform the development of next-generation therapies by providing more comprehensive molecular data about each patient’s cancer and immune response.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
1–2 years of software development experience (internships and academic projects welcome)
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Java
Understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming)
Familiarity with relational databases and REST APIs
Experience using Git or similar version control systems
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

Experience or strong interest in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated systems
Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms
Familiarity with Linux environments or containerization
Exposure to graph databases or interest in learning graph-based data modeling
Interest in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated systems

What the job involves

We are seeking a Software Engineer I to support the development and ongoing support of our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
This role will contribute to both enhancements of existing systems and the development of modern, cloud-based platforms hosted in AWS
You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to build reliable, scalable solutions that support laboratory operations in a regulated environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with production systems while growing skills in modern technologies
You'll contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems supporting laboratory operations
Develop backend services and APIs using Python and/or Java
Work with relational databases and gain exposure to graph database technologies
Support cloud-based services and deployments in AWS
Participate in code reviews, testing, and technical documentation
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues across development and production environments
Participate in structured production support activities, including issue investigation and root cause analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
What You'll Gain:
Experience working on both existing and next-generation software platforms
Exposure to AWS-hosted systems and modern data technologies
Hands-on experience supporting production systems in a regulated environment
Mentorship and clear opportunities for technical growth

Our take

Personalis is developing biopharmaceuticals for cancer immunotherapies, enabling the next generation of precision cancer therapies and diagnostics.

A leader in advanced cancer genomics, Personalis is evolving its understanding of cancer through the 'Personalis NeXT Platform®'. This provides biopharmaceutical customers and clinicians with information on approximately 20,000 human genes and the immune systems all from a single sample.

Through multiple funding rounds, including investors such as Stanford University, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Abingworth, and Merck, Personalis has obtained capital to grow its products and advance its knowledge in developing the next generation of cancer diagnostics.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

-13% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Jan 2015

$33m

SERIES C

Oct 2013

$22m

SERIES B

Total funding: $75m

Company benefits

Medical insurance
401(k)
Commuter benefits

Company HQ

Fremont, CA

Leadership

Atul Butte

(Founder)

Previously worked at Stanford University, School of Medicine as a Professor of Pediatrics and as a Chief, Division of Systems Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics.

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