Sr. Software Engineer, Clinical Software

The role

You will design, develop, and maintain Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). This includes developing backend services and cloud-based platforms to power laboratory operations in a regulated environment.

What you will do

• 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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) match
• ESPP
• tuition reimbursement
• sick/vacation time
• commuter benefits/ EV charging stations
• onsite gym
• wellness benefits

About the company

Personalis is transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. The company is based in Fremont, California.