Senior Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


Redwood City, California, United States Karius Full time

Location: Remote or Hybrid

About Karius: Karius is a pioneering life science startup that is revolutionizing the detection of pathogens and other microorganisms within the human body. By harnessing the power of microbial cell-free DNA, we are enabling healthcare professionals to swiftly address their most difficult diagnostic challenges, while providing industry collaborators with insights into the microbial ecosystem to enhance biomarker discovery and clinical research.

Position Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer at Karius, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and sustaining the software services and infrastructure necessary for the effective operation of Karius products in both commercial and research environments.

Our team is engaged in creating and managing a sophisticated software architecture that includes cloud infrastructure, software services, APIs, interactive web and mobile interfaces, and AI-driven data analytics pipelines, all aimed at delivering critical results in the complex field of infectious disease.

We believe that the success of Karius' offerings is rooted in our innovative technology and the sophistication of our software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop software services that facilitate Karius genomics lab workflows and associated business processes to produce essential diagnostic reports.
  • Utilize Domain Driven Design principles to document system architecture, service design, and interfaces clearly.
  • Ensure software services meet quality standards by implementing unit and functional testing.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including Lab Operations, Customer Success, Finance, Product Management, and Quality Engineering, adhering to the established Engineering Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to deliver value to customers and users.
  • Contribute to the technical initiatives of the engineering organization, including design and code reviews, technology assessments, and proof of concept development.
  • Provide operational support for diagnostic software services.
  • Foster a high-performance team culture through close collaboration and engagement with fellow engineers to address challenges as they arise.

Why Work at Karius? Karius is at the forefront of what is achievable in infectious disease diagnostics, presenting a multitude of new challenges and opportunities. You will engage with cutting-edge technologies, innovating and architecting solutions where existing methods fall short. Your contributions will have a tangible impact on improving patient outcomes.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be necessary, up to 10% of the time, for remote candidates.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on designing, developing, and maintaining backend solutions in production settings.
  • Strong understanding of various system architectural patterns, including event-driven microservices, with hands-on experience in related technologies such as Kafka.
  • Expertise in Typescript/JavaScript backend frameworks, particularly Express.
  • Experience with complex system data modeling and servicing through REST, GraphQL, and both NoSQL and SQL databases.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS.
  • Proficient in software deployment and operations using containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Experience with development lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitHub.
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

  • Motivated by the opportunity to create elegant software that positively impacts thousands of lives annually.
  • Thrives in a technical and collaborative environment, embracing complex challenges that require creativity and vision.
  • Passionate about Karius' mission and dedicated to continuous learning and growth.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and capacity to tackle intricate issues.
  • Ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced startup environment.

Karius is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, and honoring the full spectrum of diversity in our hiring and employee development practices.



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