Senior Software Engineer, Personalis

Lab Software

$146-180k

+ Annual performance-based bonus; + Long-term incentive units (equity)

Python

Java

Redis

Linux

Postgres

MySQL

Flask

Git

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Fremont, CA

Platform personalising cancer testing

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Platform personalising cancer testing

201-500 employees

HealthcareB2BMachine Learning

Be an early applicant

$146-180k

+ Annual performance-based bonus; + Long-term incentive units (equity)

Python

Java

Redis

Linux

Postgres

MySQL

Flask

Git

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in 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

This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and is passionate about software quality, automation, and continuous improvement in the life sciences space
B.S. degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering or relevant qualification
5+ years of experience in software engineering, site reliability engineering, and/or DevOps
Strong programming skills in Python and Java
Experience with web frameworks like Flask and FastAPI
Proficient in PostgreSQL and MySQL; experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. Redis) is a plus
Hands-on experience working in Linux environments
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and software development best practices
Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) and technical documentation
2+ years of experience in the life sciences domain, ideally within laboratory settings
Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), such as Clarity, LabVantage, or others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand user needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions

What the job involves

The Sr. Software Engineer will support the transformation and optimization of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and its integration with lab automation and broader data systems
This individual will play a key technical role in designing and developing robust, scalable software solutions that drive clinical and laboratory operations
Working cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization from lab operations to finance, this role will contribute to the architecture, development, maintenance, and user support of the various in-house and 3rd party software, continuous delivery, and legacy system evolution
Design, develop, and maintain integrated software solutions that drive efficiency and automation across laboratory processes
Collaborate with highly talented staff of diverse expertise to understand user needs, define technical requirements, and translate them into reliable and scalable software components
Contribute to the ongoing operation and support of clinical software systems, including legacy LIMS platforms and new software development initiatives
Implement CI/CD pipelines, perform code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and ensure software is deployed and maintained with high quality and traceability
Support 24/7 laboratory operations through participation in site reliability engineering efforts
Develop technical documentation, including data mappings, functional specifications, and system architecture overviews
Collaborate with QA and compliance teams to ensure software is developed in alignment with CAP/CLIA regulations and internal quality standards
Actively contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for best practices in software engineering

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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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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