Full-Time

Application Reliability Engineer

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Natera

Natera

1,001-5,000 employees

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$99.3k - $124.1kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Git
SQL
AWS
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science.
  • 3+ to 5 years of experience in software development.
  • Experience with AWS services.
  • Ability to decompose complex systems and find failure scenarios.
  • Ability to write complex SQL statements.
  • Strong empathy for the end user and a passion for user experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask and attention to detail is crucial.
  • Hands-on with Development to Production processes including testing, version control tools like git and experience with continuous integration, deployments, etc.
  • Good hands-on experience in Linux, Containers, Scripting and SQL.
  • Demonstrate initiative with a proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions.
  • Must demonstrate strong work ethic, work well under pressure and stressful circumstances.
  • Willingness to work on-call.
Responsibilities
  • Identify patterns and opportunities to make applications more stable through automations, code changes etc.
  • Enhance application observability by optimizing metrics, logs and traces.
  • Perform code fixes for problem resolution and production deployments with minimum supervision.
  • Do root cause analysis of critical production issues and plan and execute corresponding resolution steps.
  • Conducting critical issue postmortem (follow up) meetings to engage relevant stakeholders like application team, production support and infrastructure teams.
  • Build tools to go from repeatable to automated quickly.

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care through precise genetic insights.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$149.9M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

61%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Natera's continuous innovation, such as the launch of the Prospera Heart test with DQS, demonstrates its commitment to improving patient outcomes and maintaining market leadership.
  • The company's diverse product offerings across oncology, transplant health, and women's health provide multiple revenue streams and reduce dependency on a single market.
  • Significant investments from entities like Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA indicate strong financial backing and confidence in Natera's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Allegations of deceptive sales and billing practices could damage Natera's reputation and lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The highly competitive nature of the genetic testing market requires constant innovation and differentiation to maintain market share.

What makes Natera unique

  • Natera's focus on cell-free DNA (cfDNA) technology for a wide range of applications, from oncology to prenatal screening, sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The introduction of unique features like the Donor Quantity Score (DQS) for transplant rejection detection enhances the accuracy and reliability of their tests, distinguishing them from other genetic testing companies.
  • Natera's extensive portfolio of over 200 peer-reviewed publications underscores its commitment to scientific validation and credibility, which is a significant competitive advantage.

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Flexible medical plans

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