Software Engineer, Data Platform

Natera

Software Engineer developing shared platform capabilities and automation for Natera's modern data platform. Collaborating with teams to improve data product build and operation.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,700 - $132,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build shared platform services, tooling, and automation that support trusted data products across teams and domains
Develop reusable engineering patterns for ingestion, transformation, publishing, and operational workflows
Build and maintain platform components, automation, and engineering utilities using Python and other appropriate technologies
Contribute to internal tools and workflows that improve platform usability and reduce manual effort
Partner with senior engineers to implement scalable, maintainable platform solutions
Use infrastructure as code and CI/CD practices to improve consistency, repeatability, and maintainability
Support secure integration patterns for internally managed tools and connected SaaS solutions
Strengthen platform operability through observability, production-ready patterns, and practical automation
Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to turn platform needs into reliable technical solutions
Apply AI-assisted development practices where they improve engineering productivity and workflow efficiency
Contribute to strong engineering standards through thoughtful implementation, code quality, testing, and peer review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or related experience
Strong programming experience in Python
Experience building production-grade applications, services, APIs, internal tools, or platform components
Experience working with cloud environments, including AWS or similar platforms
Experience working with data platforms, data-intensive systems, or engineering workflows that support data products
Experience designing and building systems with attention to reliability, maintainability, and operational supportability
Familiarity with infrastructure automation, CI/CD practices, and modern software delivery workflows
Familiarity with secure connectivity, networking concepts, and enterprise integration patterns
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life insurance
Disability plans
Free testing for employees and their immediate families
Fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Employee referral program

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonCI/CDinfrastructure as codedata platformsAPIsproduction-grade applicationsautomationengineering workflowsobservabilityAI-assisted development

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailengineering standards

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated technical field