GRAIL · 2 days ago
Staff Data Software Engineer (Menlo Park, CA ) #4433
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $216K/yr
6+ years expGRAIL is a healthcare company focused on pioneering new technologies for early cancer detection. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to deliver high-quality datasets that power research and analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Contribute to a highly collaborative team focused on delivering value to cross-functional partners by implementing processes and tools that prepare analysis-ready datasets
Integrate inputs from diverse data sources across the organization into well-structured, harmonized datasets
Build and maintain access controls and data-delivery mechanisms that uphold stringent blinding and privacy standards
Partner with Research, Clinical Lab Operations, and Software Engineering teams to define and implement data transformations that support downstream analysis
Ensure all delivered data adheres to software quality expectations, clinical compliance requirements, sequestration protocols, and privacy regulations
Implement automated testing and release processes to improve the reliability, quality, and velocity of software and data deliveries
Mentor engineers and scientists, promoting best practices in software development, data engineering, and operational rigor
These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion
Qualification
Required
BS/MS/PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics) or equivalent and 6+ years of experience in data engineering, ideally within a regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of maintaining data quality and integrity across complex datasets
Expertise in Go or Python and proficiency in SQL. Experience with R would be nice to have. (we do code assessments thru out the interview process)
Knowledge of ETL/ELT workflows, data pipeline development, with demonstrated success delivering data solutions for clinical or regulatory use cases. Hands-on experience with relational databases, data modeling, data pipeline tools, and workflow engines (e.g., SQL, dbt, Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, Spark)
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and preferably an understanding of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA and GDPR
Proven experience working on cross-functional teams and translating user requirements into scalable, high-quality data solutions
Ability to navigate ambiguity, refine evolving requirements, and work with product and stakeholder teams to drive clear engineering objectives and designs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor technical content to diverse audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with comp bio, bioinformatics strongly preferred
Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployment (e.g., Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) preferred
Benefits
Flexible time-off or vacation
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Carefully selected mindfulness programs
Company
GRAIL
Grail is a healthcare company that develops pan-cancer screening tests designed to detect cancers at an early stage.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
ARCH Venture PartnersIllumina
2025-10-20Post Ipo Equity· $325M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Equity· $110M
2024-06-13IPO
Leadership Team
Satnam Alag
Senior Vice President Software Engineering and Chief Security Officer
Joshua J. Ofman
President
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