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San Carlos, CA, Austin, TX, or Remote, USA POSITION SUMMARY: Natera is seeking a skilled, self ... Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to ...

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$401K/yr

Working at Moody Engineering provides a unique working environment due to our highly diverse ... We offer flexible hours with remote work flexibility and exceptional benefits! Primary Duties and ...

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How much do remote genetic engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote genetic engineering in the United States is $62,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Genetic Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Genetic Engineer, you need a solid background in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology, typically supported by an advanced degree in a related field. Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, CRISPR/Cas9 systems, and data analysis software is essential for conducting and interpreting genetic experiments remotely. Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, and effective virtual communication skills help in collaborating with distributed teams and managing independent projects. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate research outcomes and seamless teamwork in a remote, technology-driven environment.

What is remote genetic engineering?

Remote genetic engineering refers to the process of manipulating or editing genes in organisms from a distance, often using digital tools, cloud-based platforms, and automated laboratory equipment. This approach allows scientists and researchers to design experiments, analyze data, and even control lab robots without being physically present in the laboratory. Remote genetic engineering has become more feasible with advances in biotechnology, robotics, and secure data transmission, increasing accessibility and collaboration across the globe.

How do remote genetic engineering professionals typically collaborate with laboratory teams and manage hands-on experiments from a distance?

Remote genetic engineering professionals often work closely with on-site laboratory staff by leveraging digital collaboration tools, virtual lab management platforms, and detailed experiment protocols. They may design experiments, analyze data, and oversee project progress remotely, while on-site colleagues perform the physical lab work. Regular video meetings, shared cloud documentation, and real-time data monitoring help ensure clear communication and seamless project execution. This setup requires strong organizational skills and proactive communication to overcome challenges related to distance and time zones.
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Infographic showing various Remote Genetic Engineering job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,977 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Manager, Software Engineering

Natera

Remote

$129K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 hours ago


Natera rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 103 rated laboratories


Job description

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Software Engineering
POSITION LOCATION: San Carlos, CA, Austin, TX, or Remote, USA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Natera is seeking a skilled, self-motivated Engineering Manager to lead a global software development team in the Oncology domain in a fast-growing biotech company.
The team will support bleeding edge research focused on the revolutionary ways of cancer testing. This role includes developing and leading a distributed engineering team, project management, and professional communication responsibilities on high impact, high visibility products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead
    • Provide technical leadership for a software development engineers, US-based and international, to ensure on-time, on-budget development of high quality software
    • Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation strategy development
    • Establish best engineering practices
  • Manage
    • Manage multiple ongoing projects
    • Identify project objectives, the scope of software deliverables, external dependencies, resources, risks, and framework for the project activities.
    • Facilitate collaboration and resolve issues, evaluate project performance, bring projects to delivery, and act on the lessons learned
    • Lead standups and other Agile ceremonies
  • Nurture
    • Guide the career development of team members, nurture their technical and interpersonal skills
    • Provide individual performance feedback focused on recognition of achievement and opportunities for growth
    • Conduct 1:1s, performance evaluations, and more
  • Collaborate
    • Build and maintain ongoing strong working relationships with stakeholders, focus on building effective communication channels
    • Oversee collaboration among cross-functional development teams, software quality engineers, and product managers
  • Effect change
    • Provide feedback to management and initiate change to optimize software development processes with focus on quality, innovation, and efficient product delivery

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of proven track record of building and managing high performance engineering teams
  • 8+ years of experience in software development using Java or similar languages
  • Experience in and aptitude for leading remote teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for people management and mentorship
  • Experience in biotech or another regulated industry a strong plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Proven record of managing highly effective engineering teams
  • Willingness and ability to manage global teams across multiple time zones
  • Focus on recruiting strong and diverse talent
  • Strong experience in mentoring developers, seeking out opportunities and providing guidance for engineers to grow and excel
  • Excellent project management skills in Agile environments
  • Experience in building enterprise applications using Java or similar languages
  • Expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems
  • Hands-on coding, design, and architecture skills
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with reports, peers, and stakeholders
  • Demonstrate initiative with proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions
  • Must demonstrate strong work ethic, work well under pressure and stressful circumstances
  • Experience in creating software for processing Next Generation Sequencing data is a plus
  • Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus

#LI-DNI
The 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
$129,400-$161,800 USD
OUR OPPORTUNITY
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 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, 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 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.
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, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page

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