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Senior Systems Engineer, IVD Software

Veracyte · South San Francisco, California, United States · US

Posted 60+ days ago

Software Engineering
On-site
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth80
Healthcare fit30
Remote potential60
5-year outlook
Senior systems engineers in health tech/diagnostics typically command strong salaries, with growth driven by increasing reliance on software in regulated medical devices. Exact figures vary by location and experience, but the outlook is positive.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-08-26

Intelligence details

Why this is worth applying to

Clinicians with deep software engineering or informatics experience could leverage domain knowledge, but this role requires advanced technical skills and is not a typical non-clinical transition. Only consider if you have substantial engineering background.

Who should apply

Clinicians with a background in software engineering, systems administration, or health informatics, especially those with experience in regulated environments.

CV angle

Highlight clinical domain knowledge (cancer diagnostics) and any experience with healthcare software, plus technical skills in Windows, SQL, Docker, and system architecture. Emphasize ability to understand clinical workflows and translate them into system requirements.

Skills to highlight

  • Windows Server
  • SQL Server
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • System Architecture
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Security Hardening

Role summary

A senior engineering role responsible for the architecture, reliability, and deployment of a commercial IVD software product used in cancer diagnostics, requiring deep expertise in Windows, distributed systems, and hybrid infrastructure.

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