Software Engineer 1 at Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, CA

Summary: Personalis is transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. They are seeking a Software Engineer I to support the development and ongoing support of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), contributing to enhancements and modern cloud-based platforms. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems supporting laboratory operations - Develop backend services and APIs using Python and/or Java - Work with relational databases and gain exposure to graph database technologies - Support cloud-based services and deployments in AWS - Participate in code reviews, testing, and technical documentation - Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues across development and production environments - Participate in structured production support activities, including issue investigation and root cause analysis - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Required Qualifications: - B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field - 1–2 years of software development experience (internships and academic projects welcome) - Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Java - Understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming) - Familiarity with relational databases and REST APIs - Experience using Git or similar version control systems - Strong problem-solving and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience or strong interest in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated systems - Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms - Familiarity with Linux environments or containerization - Exposure to graph databases or interest in learning graph-based data modeling - Interest in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated systems Required Skills: Python, Java, AWS Important Skills: Relational databases, REST APIs, Git Nice-to-Have Skills: Object-oriented programming, Data structures, Algorithms, Problem-solving, Communication skills Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, Tuition reimbursement, Sick/vacation time, Commuter benefits/ EV charging stations, Onsite gym, Wellness benefits