Software Quality Engineer, Gen AI

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Natera, we revolutionize the world of medicine by developing genetics products that combine cutting-edge technology and science. On top of that we want to accelerate the breakthroughs in research to improve care by offering our unique genomic and clinical data. In order to achieve that we are looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer who has experience in testing data products to join the team. The ideal candidate for this position would want to help develop software that lasts -- extensible, testable and self-documenting. No biology background is required but this is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Software Quality Engineer to bring their skills and expertise to the Life Science Industry. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an SQA Engineer in our Generative AI team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our AI-powered products. You will work closely with our data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies.

Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Design:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for AI models, pipelines, and applications.
• Design and implement test automation frameworks to ensure efficient and scalable testing.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Test Execution and Analysis:

• Execute functional, integration, and performance tests to evaluate system behavior and identify defects.
• Analyze test results to identify trends and root causes of issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects.

AI Model Evaluation:

• Assess the quality and performance of AI models using appropriate metrics and techniques.
• Evaluate model fairness, bias, and robustness to ensure ethical and responsible AI development.

Data Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the quality and integrity of training and testing data.
• Develop data validation and cleaning processes to maintain data accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and testing methodologies.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for AI quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including deep learning and natural language processing.,
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTest, JUnit, Selenium).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Knowledge of data quality and validation techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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$94,300—$117,900 USD

OUR 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: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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 

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