Software Engineer -Sample to Data Engineering

Key Skills

Apache Kafka, Business Development, Data cleaning / Data cleansing, Design, Django, Docker, Effective communication skills, Flax Programming Language, Kubernetes-K8s, Large scale deployment, Python Programming, Safety Systems, Software Testing

Job Description

Invitae is bringing genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Our team makes a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry by making genetic testing affordable and accessible for everyone, guiding health decisions across all stages of life.

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 expanding quickly. In support of Invitae’s mission, we need to iterate quickly and build genetic tests flexibly and reliably. Your experience and passion will lay the foundation for Invitae’s continued success.

What You’ll Do

• Build major software components, systems, and features
• 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 in creating software that empowers their work
• Pursue engineering excellence through continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Industry experience working with systems in production
• Proven track record of learning new technologies and programming languages
• Ability to understand how software systems relate to company outcomes
• Experience balancing multiple tasks in a pragmatic way
• Strong 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.