Staff Software Engineer - Java/AI

Natera

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At Natera, we revolutionize medicine by developing genetic products that combine cutting-edge technology and science. Our mission is to accelerate breakthroughs in research and improve patient care. We are seeking a high-efficiency, adaptable, Java-centric AI Full-Cycle Engineer. The ideal candidate will have experience developing medium-to-high complexity products and providing critical production support. This role regularly involves Protected Health Information (PHI). You must complete all required HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current status on all Natera training requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in both server-side (back-end) and front-end development for complex n-tier systems, with at least 4 years focused on complex systems and integrations.
• Back-end: Minimum of 5 years of recent, hands-on experience with Java, preferably using open-source frameworks such as Spring.
• Front-end: Recent hands on experience with front-end development.
• APIs: Recent hands-on experience working with and developing REST APIs.
• Database: Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, experience using frameworks like Hibernate/JPA.
• Quality: Recent hands on experience with test design and automation.
• The "AI Glue": Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code) not just for boilerplate, but for accelerating the mapping of complex data structures between systems.
• Adaptability: Proven track record of pivoting between tech stacks based on business needs (e.g., bridging modern AI agents with legacy JSP/Java architectures).
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with message brokers/queues (e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS SQS) is a plus.
• Experience with JSP and JavaScript is preferred.
• Familiarity with software life cycle management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to work effectively with people across multiple time zones.
• Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform system analysis, assess risks, develop technical design and implementation strategies, deliver high quality software.
• Have a holistic view of processes and systems involved in taking patient samples from order to result in a multi-product clinical laboratory.
• Debug and perform root cause analysis for product defects and issues, as well as production support, while improving system observability and monitoring to prevent future regressions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation (software specification, test protocols and results, etc).
• Collaborate with the team on solutioning, knowledge share and efficient delivery.
• Drive adaptiablity via AI and leverage agentic AI to build adapters that power automation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree