Associate Director of Software Engineering, Personalis

Order Management

$225-260k

Plus an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity)

React

AWS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Java

Node.js

Terraform

Salesforce

Prometheus

Flow

Data Flow

Angular 14+

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Fremont, CA)

Platform personalising cancer testing

Open for applications

Platform personalising cancer testing

201-500 employees

HealthcareB2BMachine Learning

Open for applications

$225-260k

Plus an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity)

React

AWS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Java

Node.js

Terraform

Salesforce

Prometheus

Flow

Data Flow

Angular 14+

Expert 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

BS degree in a life sciences/scientific/engineering or quality management curriculum or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role
Prior experience in a regulated healthcare or diagnostics environment (CLIA, CAP, FDA, or NYSDOH)
Proven track record of delivering cloud-native applications in AWS and container orchestration using Kubernetes
Proficient in designing microservices architectures and API integrations
Experience with Salesforce integration, preferably in healthcare or life sciences contexts
Demonstrated experience in full-stack development (e.g., React/TypeScript + Node.js/Java/Python)
Deep understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and other relevant compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of data security, audit logging, and system validation requirements for diagnostic software
Ability to follow up with task owners to close out open items
Familiarity with structured phase-gate product development processes
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience collaborating and communicating with individuals at multiple levels
Ability to organize and judge priorities
Ability to generate and maintain accurate records
Able to work effectively in a high-intensity, high-energy environment

What the job involves

This position will be an organizational leader of software engineering focused on order management from lead to receipt
A practitioner of agile and test-driven software development, this leader will push the organization to test early and test often to de-risk software delivery
By understanding and communicating business objectives and risk mitigation strategies for LDTs and IVDs, this leader will collaborate with other departments, such as QA and Regulatory, to streamline software development and delivery through process refinement and automation
Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable order management systems, ensuring seamless integration across Salesforce, front-end portals, and backend services. Oversee engineering teams working on cloud-native applications deployed via AWS and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, resilience, cost efficiency, and compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, CAP, NYSDOH, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations
Drive full-stack development initiatives, guiding teams across React/Angular (or similar) for frontend and Node.js/Java/Python for backend, with a focus on performance and maintainability
Partner with product and business stakeholders to define and execute a strategic roadmap for ordering and fulfillment capabilities
Ensure tight integration between internal tools and Salesforce CRM, enabling consistent data flow and supporting sales and customer success operations
Ensure bidirectional integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and external platforms to support lab workflows, sample tracking, and results reporting in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Establish and enforce best practices in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Prometheus
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal standards
Track and manage KPIs related to system performance, reliability, delivery velocity, and customer impact

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.

Steph

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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