Staff Software Engineer – Java, AI

Natera

Staff Software Engineer at Natera developing Java-centric AI solutions and providing production support. Working on complex systems and integrations in a multi-product clinical laboratory environment.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,100 - $190,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HibernateJavaSpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform system analysis, assess risks, develop technical design and implementation strategies, deliver high quality software.
Have a holistic view of processes and systems involved in taking patient samples from order to result in a multi-product clinical laboratory.
Debug and perform root cause analysis for product defects and issues, as well as production support, while improving system observability and monitoring to prevent future regressions.
Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation (software specification, test protocols and results, etc).
Collaborate with the team on solutioning, knowledge share and efficient delivery.
Drive adaptability via AI and leverage agentic AI to build adapters that power automation.
This role regularly involves Protected Health Information (PHI). You must complete all required HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current status on all Natera training requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience in both server-side (back-end) and front-end development for complex n-tier systems, with at least 4 years focused on complex systems and integrations.
Back-end: Minimum of 5 years of recent, hands-on experience with Java, preferably using open-source frameworks such as Spring.
Front-end: Recent hands on experience with front-end development.
APIs: Recent hands-on experience working with and developing REST APIs.
Database: Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, experience using frameworks like Hibernate/JPA.
Quality: Recent hands on experience with test design and automation.
The "AI Glue": Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code) not just for boilerplate, but for accelerating the mapping of complex data structures between systems.
Adaptability: Proven track record of pivoting between tech stacks based on business needs (e.g., bridging modern AI agents with legacy JSP/Java architectures).
BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families in addition to fertility care benefits.
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
401k benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Generous employee referral program!

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpringfront-end developmentREST APIsrelational databasesHibernateJPAtest designautomationAI tools

Soft Skills

system analysisrisk assessmentcollaborationknowledge sharingadaptabilityproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

BS degree in Computer ScienceHIPAA training