About the Role
Reports to: SVP, UX Products & Engineering
Organization Size: 100+ Engineers
Position Summary: Natera (https://himalayas.app/companies/natera) is seeking a Vice President of Engineering, UX/Commercial Applications to lead a 100+ person engineering organization responsible for our commercial software platforms. This leader will focus on strengthening execution, raising engineering standards, and advancing AI-enabled product and development capabilities.Scope includes:Patient and Provider PortalsEMR integrations & interoperabilityInternal service and operational systemsOmni-channel communicationsBilling and revenue platformsAI-powered chat and voice automationKey ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & Execution
Lead and scale a 100+ engineer organization through Directors and Sr. Directors
Improve delivery predictability, engineering velocity, and production quality
Strengthen planning, estimation, and development processes
Raise the bar on accountability and ownership
Develop strong engineering leaders and succession depthTechnical Depth & Architectural Rigor
Strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
Experience building scalable, highly available platforms
Deep understanding of modern web stacks (APIs, React, TypeScript, services)
Experience leading platform modernization and reliability improvements
Comfortable engaging deeply in architecture reviews and technical decisionsAI-Enabled Product & DevelopmentAI in the Product
Expand the use of Generative AI across patient and provider workflows
Scale AI-powered automation (chat/voice, document processing, operational workflows)
Ensure AI solutions are secure, reliable, and production-readyAI in Engineering
Drive thoughtful adoption of AI-assisted development tools
Improve SDLC efficiency through automation and modern tooling
Build engineering practices that effectively leverage AICandidate Profile
15+ years of software engineering experience
6+ years leading large engineering organizations (50-150+ engineers)
Strong technical depth in cloud-native distributed systems (AWS preferred)
Experience deploying AI/ML or GenAI solutions in production environments
Track record of improving execution, quality, and engineering effectivenessYou are:
Technically strong and comfortable being in the weeds when neededDetail-oriented and execution-focusedLow-ego, Calm, pragmatic, and decisive
Experienced leading in fast-paced, growth environments
Focused on raising standards without adding unnecessary bureaucracyThe 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$239,000—$310,800 USDOUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera (https://himalayas.app/companies/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 (https://himalayas.app/companies/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 (https://himalayas.app/companies/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 (https://himalayas.app/companies/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 (http://www.natera.com/).
Natera (https://himalayas.app/companies/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
Natera, Inc. is a clinical genetic testing company based in Austin, Texas that specializes in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing technology, with a focus on women’s health, cancer, and organ health. Natera’s proprietary technology combines novel molecular biology techniques with a suite of bioinformatics software that allows detection down to a single molecule in a tube of blood. Natera operates CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in San Carlos, California and Austin, Texas.
