Staff Software Engineer
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.</span></p> <p><strong>**Ideal candidate will commute to the Brisbane, CA location**</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to design, configure, and scale software solutions that support complex laboratory workflows. This role is ideal for someone who has worked hands-on with LIMS platforms such as Labbit, LabAdvantage, or similar systems, and who understands the nuances of clinical, molecular, and diagnostic lab operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">You will partner closely with laboratory stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate real-world lab processes into reliable, compliant, and scalable software solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Lead the design, configuration, and customization of LIMS systems to support end-to-end laboratory workflows (sample accessioning, testing, results, reporting, QC, and data integration).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Serve as a technical subject matter expert for LIMS workflows, lab operations, and healthcare terminology.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Work directly with laboratory users to gather requirements, map workflows, and implement system configurations that improve efficiency and data quality.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Build and maintain custom extensions, integrations, and automation around LIMS platforms using modern software engineering practices.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Integrate LIMS with upstream and downstream systems (instruments, ELNs, EMRs/EHRs, data warehouses, APIs).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ensure systems meet regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Review and improve existing LIMS co