Software Engineer, Data Platform at Natera

Software Engineer, Data Platform Position Summary We are seeking a Software Engineer, Data Platform to help build and evolve the shared engineering foundations of our data platform. This role is responsible for developing platform capabilities, reusable engineering components, 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 strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building reliable systems in cloud environments, and familiarity with data platforms or data-intensive workflows. We value hands-on engineers who can own components 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. Role Scope This is a hands-on software engineering role focused on building and improving shared platform capabilities. The role includes meaningful ownership of components and workflows, close partnership with other engineers, and strong expectations for implementation quality and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities • Build shared platform services, tooling, and automation that support trusted data products across teams and domains • Develop reusable engineering patterns for ingestion, transformation, publishing, and operational workflows • Build and maintain platform components, automation, and engineering utilities using Python and other appropriate technologies • Contribute to internal tools and workflows that improve platform usability and reduce manual effort • Partner with senior engineers to implement scalable, maintainable platform solutions • Use infrastructure as code and CI/CD practices to improve consistency, repeatability, and maintainability • Support secure integration patterns for internally managed tools and connected SaaS solutions • Strengthen platform operability through observability, production-ready patterns, and practical automation • Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to turn platform needs into reliable technical solutions • Apply AI-assisted development practices where they improve engineering productivity and workflow efficiency • Contribute to strong engineering standards through thoughtful implementation, code quality, testing, and peer review Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience • 3+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or related experience • Strong programming experience in Python • Experience building production-grade applications, services, APIs, internal tools, or platform components • Experience working with cloud environments, including AWS or similar platforms • Experience working with data platforms, data-intensive systems, or engineering workflows that support data products • Experience designing and building systems with attention to reliability, maintainability, and operational supportability • Familiarity with infrastructure automation, CI/CD practices, and modern software delivery workflows • Familiarity with secure connectivity, networking concepts, and enterprise integration patterns • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering teams Preferred Qualifications • Experience with modern data platform technologies such as Snowflake, dbt, or similar tools • Experience with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, or similar infrastructure and delivery tooling • Experience building internal platform tooling for engineering or data users • Experience working on shared platform components or common engineering frameworks • Experience integrating third-party SaaS tools into enterprise environments • Experience with metadata, governance, lineage, or data quality workflows • Experience improving developer experience through templates, automation, self-service, or platform tooling • Experience with observability and operational practices for platform services and data workflows • Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, or similar tools in day-to-day engineering workflows • Familiarity with MCP-style tooling or related engineering integration patterns What Success Looks Like • Reliable delivery of shared platform components and automation • Improved usability and supportability of platform workflows • Reusable engineering patterns that reduce duplication and manual effort • Strong code quality, testing, and operational readiness • Effective collaboration with senior engineers and partner teams on platform initiatives • Measurable improvements to developer experience and team productivity Why Join This Role This is an opportunity to help build the core engineering foundation of a modern data platform. The work has broad reach across platform services, internal tooling, automation, and integration patterns that help other teams build and operate trusted data products more effectively. This role is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys building reliable systems, working across software and data platform concerns, and owning meaningful technical problems end to end. The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$105,700—$132,100 USDOUR 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: [Upgrade to PRO to see link] 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