Vice President of Engineering, UX/Commercial Applications

Reports to: SVP, UX Products & EngineeringOrganization Size: 100+ EngineersPosition Summary: Natera is seeking a Vice President of Engineering, UX/Commercial Applications to lead a 100+ person engineering organization responsible for our commercial software platforms. This leader will focus on strengthening execution, raising engineering standards, and advancing AI-enabled product and development capabilities.Scope includes:Patient and Provider PortalsEMR integrations & interoperabilityInternal service and operational systemsOmni-channel communicationsBilling and revenue platformsAI-powered chat and voice automationKey ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & ExecutionLead and scale a 100+ engineer organization through Directors and Sr. DirectorsImprove delivery predictability, engineering velocity, and production qualityStrengthen planning, estimation, and development processesRaise the bar on accountability and ownershipDevelop strong engineering leaders and succession depthTechnical Depth & Architectural RigorStrong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)Experience building scalable, highly available platformsDeep understanding of modern web stacks (APIs, React, TypeScript, services)Experience leading platform modernization and reliability improvementsComfortable engaging deeply in architecture reviews and technical decisionsAI-Enabled Product & DevelopmentAI in the ProductExpand the use of Generative AI across patient and provider workflowsScale AI-powered automation (chat/voice, document processing, operational workflows)Ensure AI solutions are secure, reliable, and production-readyAI in EngineeringDrive thoughtful adoption of AI-assisted development toolsImprove SDLC efficiency through automation and modern toolingBuild engineering practices that effectively leverage AICandidate Profile15+ years of software engineering experience6+ years leading large engineering organizations (50-150+ engineers)Strong technical depth in cloud-native distributed systems (AWS preferred)Experience deploying AI/ML or GenAI solutions in production environmentsTrack record of improving execution, quality, and engineering effectivenessYou are:Technically strong and comfortable being in the weeds when neededDetail-oriented and execution-focusedLow-ego, Calm, pragmatic, and decisiveExperienced leading in fast-paced, growth environmentsFocused on raising standards without adding unnecessary bureaucracyThe 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$239,000—$310,800 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera™ 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 OFFERCompetitive 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.nat