Foresight Diagnostics (a Natera company) · 6 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Foresight Diagnostics is a molecular diagnostics company advancing non-invasive cancer detection through highly sensitive, cell-free DNA–based liquid biopsy technologies. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain full-stack software solutions supporting research, product development, and clinical testing operations.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement full-stack applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend), with a database primary data store
Collaborate with scientists, laboratory operators, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, production-ready software solutions
Contribute to architectural decisions, system design reviews, and sprint planning within a collaborative software development team
Ensure software meets the highest standards of robustness, performance, and compliance, adhering to regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304)
Follow software engineering best practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, and change management protocols
Integrate cloud computing solutions (e.g., AWS or GCP) for data analysis, storage, and deployment
Continuously improve existing codebases and internal development processes through refactoring and peer feedback
Engage in cross-functional initiatives that span assay development, lab automation, and commercial software products
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional full-stack development experience, with significant time spent interacting with end users to develop and refine UX requirements
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development
Professional experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks for building responsive UIs
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments; Kubernetes a plus
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong understanding of software development best practices including version control, testing, and code review
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Enthusiasm for working in a mission-driven team environment focused on patient impact
Preferred
Experience in regulated software environments (ISO 13485, IEC 62304)
Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows, clinical lab processes, or NGS data handling
Background in data visualization, scientific computing, or computational biology is a plus
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick time
Parental leave (if applicable)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401k with company match
Company
Foresight Diagnostics (a Natera company)
Foresight Diagnostics was founded by four Stanford University physicians and scientists who sought to develop high-performing circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) assays by improving the limits of detection through innovative techniques and enhanced bioinformatics.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.25MKey Investors
Foresite CapitalBluebird Ventures,Civilization Ventures,Pear VC
2025-12-04Acquired
2024-07-30Series B· $33M
2023-04-27Series B· $58.75M
Recent News
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