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# Staff Software Engineer - Commercial - #4903

- **Company:** GRAIL, Inc.
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $224,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Grpc, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.biospace.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Fjob%2F3063321%2Fstaff-software-engineer-commercial-4903%3FAction%3DContinueJobApplication%23application-form

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or similar technical field or equivalent experience.
 * 8-12+ years of meaningful work experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining full-stack applications and microservice ecosystems.
 * Excellent knowledge of:

Programming Languages: Go (preferred), Java, Python, JavaScript, C++ Frontend: React, Angular Backend: Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, gRPC (preferred) Cloud & DevOps: AWS (preferred), GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform (preferred), Microservices Data: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis Development Practices: CI/CD, Automated Testing, Agile Development

 * Experience developing distributed systems on one of the cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
 * Experience with writing and executing test protocols
 * Passion for designing and building practical high-quality software solutions.
 * Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
 * Familiarity with gRPC, terraform, AWS is a plus
 * Willingness to add value to the team!

## Description

* Use your experience developing backend applications and distributed systems to build native cloud-based software that is leveraged by GRAIL's key commercial offerings for the Galleri® Test , my.grail.com and provider.grail.com
 * Develop and lead multiple large cross-functional / cross-organizational programs with high complexity, resource requirements and associated risks.
 * Drive improvements for the software engineering organization based on understanding of business needs and industry trends
 * Provide technical leadership in the form of standards, tools, and knowledge requirements for the software engineering organization
 * Guide and mentors team members to provide an example of innovation and excellence


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