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.

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.

• 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