Software Engineer I

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In the Digital Pathology Software Engineering team we build In vitro diagnostics grade digital pathology software across a plurality of modalities streamlining the delivery of science and algorithms into high-volume clinical diagnostics.  We focus on accelerating Digital Pathology adoption by providing solutions in AWS cloud and on-premise.

Your Opportunity

As a Software Engineer, you are joining a passionate Software Engineering team to build digital pathology products to change patients’ lives. You will design, implement, and test software features & product infrastructure, primarily from a UI perspective while working with cloud technology. Ultimately, the software you produce will impact patient diagnosis globally.

Under the goals and objectives of the team, you are:

• Writing clean and maintainable software computer code and documentation using engineering best practices

• Writing unit, component, and integration tests 

• Performing entry level Software Engineering professional assignments such as the design, implementation, and unit test UI features

• Researching new tools, technologies, and test processes for software development

Who you are

You have experience building UI applications, and have a passion for custom web development.

• You bring 1-2 years of experience in hands-on UI software development. Required technical areas: Java, Javascript, C++/Object oriented programming, software architecture, networking, and distributed systems, and/or UNIX/NT development.

• You hold a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent field

• An equivalent combination of education and experience, with three years of experience for each year of education.

Preferred behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal Software Engineer I

• Experience building software products using Angular, Javascript, TypeScript, Jasmine, jQuery. Experience with databases such as Postgres, MySql, MongoDB. Experience with Agile / Lean practices and scalable architecture
• Familiarity in developing cloud solutions using AWS
• Experience with WebGL or Viewer related framework (OpenSeadragon, ThreeJS)
• Life sciences background and/or experience in the medical devices fields or bioinformatics experience of any kind
• Good team work abilities; works with management to set priorities. Excellent communication skills.
• Experience developing regulated products under design control

The expected salary range for this position based in Santa Clara, CA is 115,800 - 185,600 USD annually.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits. Relocation benefits are not offered for this job posting.

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