Sr. Software Engineer, Clinical Software

Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer 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.

Onsite: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 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.

Preferred

• 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 You'll Gain

• 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.

Pay and benefits

The hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 per year, which may factor in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Personalis offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, sick/vacation time, commuter benefits/ EV charging stations, onsite gym, and wellness benefits. (For US only, benefits in other countries may vary.)

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