We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform to help build and mature the shared engineering foundations of our data platform.
This role is responsible for designing and implementing platform capabilities, reusable frameworks, automation, and secure integration patterns that help teams build and operate trusted data products with greater consistency. The work spans platform engineering, data workflows, infrastructure automation, and secure systems integration.
The ideal candidate brings a strong software engineering foundation, experience with cloud-based data platforms, and a practical mindset for building durable systems that improve developer productivity, reduce manual effort, and strengthen platform operations.
We value hands-on engineers who can own platform capabilities end to end, from design and implementation through deployment, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.
As part of our broader engineering direction, we are also moving toward a more AI-enabled developer experience. This includes modern development workflows and tools that improve productivity, while building the platform foundations needed to support practical AI-assisted engineering patterns over time.
This is a senior engineering role focused on the shared platform layer. It is not intended to own every data product or absorb every operational responsibility across the organization. The focus is on building strong foundations, reusable capabilities, and scalable engineering patterns that support the broader platform ecosystem.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
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5+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or data platform engineering experience
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Strong programming experience in Python
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Experience building production-grade systems, services, APIs, internal platforms, or engineering tooling
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Deep hands-on experience working with AWS in cloud-based engineering environments
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Experience with data platforms, data-intensive systems, or engineering workflows that support data products
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Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
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Experience with CI/CD workflows such as GitLab CI/CD or similar delivery automation tools
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Experience designing systems with attention to reliability, maintainability, and operational supportability
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Familiarity with secure connectivity, private networking, and enterprise integration patterns
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Ability to build reusable frameworks and shared capabilities rather than one-off solutions
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and cross-functional teams
This is an opportunity to help shape the engineering backbone of a modern data platform. The work has broad impact and clear purpose: build the shared services, frameworks, automation, and integration patterns that make the platform easier to use, easier to operate, and better positioned to support analytics and AI.
This role is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys building durable systems, simplifying complexity, and creating foundations that help other teams move faster with greater consistency.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
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