Job Description:
• Analyze complex genomic datasets leveraging scaled in-house pipelines
• Architect, build, and deploy automated analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests
• Engineer novel genomic analysis tools and proactively identify optimization pathways
• Participate in code reviews, technical documentation
• Coordinate directly with downstream infrastructure teams to ensure R&D tools scale efficiently into production systems
Requirements:
• Ph.D. or Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related quantitative field.
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of high-throughput DNA sequence data analysis, including mapping, sequence alignment, and variant calling workflows.
• Advanced understanding of data structures, algorithm design, and computational complexity.
• Strong Python programming skills, including fluency with the scientific computing stack (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn) for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Proficiency with workflow languages — Nextflow or WDL strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in distributed computing and cloud environments; AWS strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise navigating Linux environments, utilizing command-line tools, and writing efficient shell scripts.
• Demonstrated technical autonomy and rigorous data discipline when troubleshooting high-complexity algorithmic challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of explaining computational results clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prior experience working with relational databases, particularly MySQL, is highly desirable.
Benefits:
• Comprehensive medical plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Dental plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Vision plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Life insurance and disability plans
• Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program