Senior Software Engineer - Sample to Data Engineering (Remote)
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people.
Our team (Sample to Data Engineering) builds software for scientists. These software systems support Invitae’s genetic laboratory and bioinformatic data processing pipelines. Our systems run genetic tests on thousands of samples per day and help scientists develop new tests faster and with higher quality.
The genetic testing space is growing quickly. In support of Invitae’s mission, we need to iterate quickly and build genetic tests flexibly and reliably. Your experience, passion, and leadership skills will lay the foundation for Invitae’s continued success.
What You’ll Do- Lead the design and implementation of major software components, systems, and features
- Manage individual project priorities and deliverables
- Design, test, develop, deploy, maintain, and improve our software systems
- Become an expert in the technologies we use, including: Python, Django, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and various Amazon Web Services
- Work with scientists to understand their requirements and translate them into reliable and scalable system designs
- Build transparency out of ambiguous and complex problems
- Advocate for engineering excellence and communicate the benefits of standard processes to the team
- Level up the team through mentorship and training on design techniques and coding standards
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex and maintainable software systems
- Proven experience working with distributed, highly available systems
- Proven track record of learning new technologies and programming languages
- Ability to communicate how engineering system design relates to company outcomes
- Experience balancing operations, maintenance, and new projects in a pragmatic way
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially across distributed teams
At Invitae, you’ll work alongside the world’s experts in genetics and healthcare at the forefront of genetic medicine. Our culture empowers our teammates to have the biggest impact and to explore their interests and capabilities. We prize freedom with accountability and offer significant flexibility, along with excellent benefits and competitive compensation in a fast-growing organization.
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Please apply even if you don’t meet all of the “What you bring” requirements noted. It’s rare that someone checks every single item, it’s ok, we encourage you to apply anyways.
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