Software Engineer, Personalis

$130-155k

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

React

AWS

Docker

JavaScript

Python

Java

Postgres

Vue.js

MySQL

Flask

REST API

FastAPI

Angular 14+

Junior, Mid and Senior 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

$130-155k

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

React

AWS

Docker

JavaScript

Python

Java

Postgres

Vue.js

MySQL

Flask

REST API

FastAPI

Angular 14+

Junior, Mid and Senior 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 a related technical field
2-5 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Java
Proven experience building and deploying applications on AWS
Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and developing REST APIs
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Github, Bitbucket) and CI/CD concepts
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex tasks

Desirable

Experience with web frameworks like Flask or FastAPI
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js)
Experience in the life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated industry
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
Exposure to graph databases or NoSQL technologies

What the job involves

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
This role is a key contributor to our engineering team, taking ownership of feature development for both existing systems and new cloud-based platforms
You will work with senior engineers to tackle complex problems and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that power our laboratory operations in a regulated environment
Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems and features supporting laboratory operations
Develop and optimize backend services and APIs using Python and/or Java
Implement solutions using a variety of database technologies, including relational and graph databases
Take ownership of deploying and maintaining services in our AWS cloud environment
Actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation to ensure quality and maintainability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Opportunity to take ownership of significant features and projects from design to deployment
Deepen your expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture
Gain valuable experience working in a regulated life sciences environment
Clear pathways for career growth into a senior engineering role through mentorship and impactful work

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 (3.6)

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 & Scientific Advisor)

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.

Christopher (Chris) Hall

(President & CEO)

Joined the company in 2022 as SVP and Head of Diagnostic Business, becoming CEO in 2023. Formerly CEO at Naring Health, President and COO at Veracyte, and SVP at Celera.

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