Software Engineer - Backend & Systems Integration

About Clear Labs

Clear Labs harnesses the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to simplify complex diagnostics for clinical and applied markets. By creating a fully automated platform that brings together DNA sequencing, robotics, and cloud-based analytics, Clear Labs democratizes genomics applications to deliver better clarity. Clear Labs' turnkey platform accelerates outcomes and improves accuracy from food-borne pathogens to infectious diseases.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Mid-Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our lean, high-impact engineering team. This role is a critical replacement for a key team member and focuses on the "connective tissue" of our platform—building robust backend services and complex integrations between our physical lab hardware and cloud-based ecosystem.

You will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into clean, tested code that runs across our GCP stack and on-prem services. This isn't just about writing APIs; it's about architecting resilient systems that integrate with major bioinformatics platforms, specialized software, and clinical middleware (LIMS/EHR).

Primary Responsibilities

Backend & On-site Instrument Service Development: Develop and maintain 30+ microservices and databases. You will own the full lifecycle of backend features, from Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to implementation and testing
Systems Integration: Analyze and build seamless bridges between Clear Labs and external partners (e.g., external analysis pipelines and LIMS/EHR middleware)
Architecture & Design: Drive the technical design of scalable, resilient, distributed systems using Kubernetes (GKE), Pub/Sub, and MySQL
On-Market Support: Act as a high-level tier for production escalations, providing triaging and troubleshooting for issues within the backend and grid service layers
Performance & Resilience: Optimize existing services for scalability as our customer base and data volume grow
Security & Compliance: Contribute to the hardening of our systems as we move toward SOC2 and ISO 27001 compliance

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Position Requirements

Experience: 4+ years of professional software development experience, with a heavy focus on backend systems
Language Proficiency: Deep understanding of Java, Javascript/Typescript, or Python
Testing: Has a strong affinity for writing unit and integration tests
Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with a Cloud Computing Service (e.g. AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)) and Kubernetes (K8s). Understanding of VM-based vs. containerized deployments is essential
Database & Messaging: Proficiency with MySQL, Redis, and message brokers (e.g. GCP Cloud Pub/Sub and RabbitMQ)
Architectural Mindset: Deep understanding of software design patterns, specifically Domain-Driven Design, to ensure code is clean, maintainable, and testable
Problem Solving: A proven track record of triaging complex production issues in a distributed system environment

Nice to Have

Experience with LIMS or EHR integrations (HL7, FHIR, etc.)
Prior experience in Cybersecurity, specifically implementing controls for SOC2 or ISO 27001
Familiarity with bioinformatics tools or clinical diagnostics software
Experience working alongside DevOps teams on CI/CD improvements
Experience with functional programming paradigms
Experience writing documentation for regulatory or compliance

Personal Qualifications

Pragmatic Architect: You care about clean code but understand the need to deliver value to the business
Analytical Thinker: You can look at a third-party API and immediately spot the edge cases and integration risks
Collaborative: You will work closely with the DevOps and IT teams to ensure high-availability and smooth deployments
Comfort with Ambiguity: You can navigate existing systems, document their behavior, and propose paths forward for modernization

Benefits

Salary range: $121,500-$150,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-Sponsored Basic Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Time Off
Stock Option Plan
Lunch stipend for days at headquarters
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