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Senior Data Analyst

NateraSan Carlos, CABio Development
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
25 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Data Analyst position at Natera in San Carlos, California is a hybrid role that involves building next-generation AI analytics platforms for research and development operations. This opportunity suits analytical professionals with strong engineering skills who want to design modern self-service data tools and optimize workflows in the biotech sector.

Role Overview

Natera seeks a Senior Data Analyst to join its R&D operations data science team in San Carlos, CA. This hybrid role requires working onsite one day a week. The primary objective is to design, prototype, and construct a modern AI analytics platform to replace legacy reporting infrastructure. The professional in this role will use advanced AI developer tools while maintaining strict engineering rigor to audit, validate, and refine all code for production-grade reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, iterate, and build a new R&D analytics platform, rapidly prototyping scalable analytics solutions and self-service data tools.
Utilize AI assistants like Claude Code and Gemini to accelerate development cycles and automate repetitive tasks while thoroughly debugging and unit-testing all outputs.
Extract, clean, transform, and model complex multi-source R&D data using high-performance custom SQL queries.
Partner with Data Engineers to improve database scalability and platform performance.
Translate operational requirements into actionable insights, automated KPI workflows, and modern analytics interfaces.
Collaborate with cross-functional R&D stakeholders to define analytics requirements and deliver robust data tools.
Establish data quality frameworks, automated monitoring, and integrity checks to guarantee output accuracy.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in data analysis, analytics engineering, or software and data platform development.
Practical experience using modern AI developer assistants such as Claude Code, Gemini, or GitHub Copilot.
Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis, pipeline development, and platform prototyping.
Strong expertise in writing, optimizing, and maintaining complex custom SQL queries.
Strong commitment to clean, modular, reproducible, and well-documented code using Git version control.
Strong analytical intuition, critical thinking, and the ability to independently evaluate and fine-tune data workflows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with modern cloud data warehouses like Snowflake and analytics engineering tools like dbt.
Background in building custom web-based data applications or internal tools using Streamlit, Dash, Gradio, or similar web frameworks.
Domain knowledge in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, operations research, or related biotech fields.
Proficiency working in a Linux or Unix environment.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Snowflake
dbt
AI Coding Assistants (Claude Code, Gemini, GitHub Copilot)
Git Version Control

Salary and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $103,600 to $129,450 USD, with final compensation varying based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Eligible employees receive robust Total Rewards benefits, including long-term equity awards, comprehensive health benefits covering medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid time off, company holidays, free genetic testing and fertility care benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, commuter benefits, and an employee referral program.

About the Company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, supporting oncology, women's health, and organ health. The organization aims to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics a standard of care to enable earlier interventions for healthier lives. The company brings together dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, and software engineers in a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Natera careers page to apply for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Senior Data Analyst position located?

The role is located in San Carlos, California, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring one day a week onsite.

What is the salary range for this role?

The base pay range is estimated between $103,600 and $129,450 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

What technical skills are required?

Candidates must have advanced proficiency in Python, strong SQL expertise, experience with AI developer tools like Claude Code or Gemini, and familiarity with Git version control.

What experience level is needed?

The position requires at least 2+ years of experience in data analysis, analytics engineering, or software and data platform development.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include long-term equity awards, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, free testing and fertility care benefits, and baby bonding leave.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Natera careers page.

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