Senior Engineer – Data, AI, and User Experience for Lab Operations Optimization
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development of AI-driven lab workflow solutions, enhancing efficiency, automation, and user experience in high-throughput lab environments. This role focuses on AI-powered task list generation, intuitive workflow guidance, and intelligent decision support systems to improve lab operations.
As part of our Engineering Team, you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Lab Stakeholders to design and implement AI-driven applications, interactive user interfaces, and automation tools that simplify complex lab workflows. Your contributions will help optimize lab operations with cutting-edge technology.
Primary Responsibilities
AI & Intelligent Workflow Optimization:
• Develop AI-powered task list generation systems to streamline lab processes.
• Design automated workflow guidance tools to help lab personnel navigate complex procedures efficiently.
• Implement AI-driven decision support systems for lab operations optimization.
• Utilize AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and other AI/ML services to build intelligent automation solutions.
Software Engineering & User Experience:
• Design and implement full-stack applications that improve lab user experience.
• Build intuitive UI/UX solutions that integrate real-time workflow updates, task prioritization, and smart recommendations.
• Develop interactive dashboards and automation tools for lab personnel.
• Work on backend services and front-end applications for lab operations enhancement.
Cloud & Infrastructure Optimization
• Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI-driven solutions using AWS services (Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, Glue, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code for rapid AI model deployment.
• Optimize system performance and conduct root-cause analysis for lab workflow improvements.
Collaboration & Process Improvement:
• Work closely with lab personnel, product managers, and software engineers to define requirements and optimize user experience.
• Apply human-centered design principles to enhance task management and workflow automation.
• Stay updated on emerging AI, user experience, and automation trends to drive continuous innovation.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
• 8+ years of experience in software development, AI-driven solutions, and UX optimization.
• Expertise in Python, and front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Experience developing AI models and automation workflows using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and AI/ML frameworks
• Strong background in task management systems, workflow automation, and real-time user guidance.
• Experience with AWS cloud platforms and services (Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a user-focused approach to software development.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Experience with custom LIMS/LES systems for lab operations.
• Hands-on experience in natural language processing (NLP) and intelligent assistant development.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and security standards in healthcare and life sciences.
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.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
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