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<div><div>Lead Software Development Engineer </div><div> </div><div>Labcorp Genetics (formerly Invitae) is seeking a remote Lead Software Development Engineer to join our team. </div><div> </div><div>Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Time zone flexibility within USA) </div><div> </div><div>Responsibilities </div><div><ul><li>Architect Agentic AI: Design and implement agentic AI workflows and multi-agent systems (MAS) to automate complex, autonomous business processes </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Scale Cloud Infrastructure: Build and maintain high-availability systems on AWS utilizing Kubernetes, container orchestration, and diverse storage tiers (S3, NFS, NAS) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Optimize Data Flow: Engineering robust pipelines using message brokers (Kafka, RMQ, SQS), caching (Redis), and workflow orchestrators (Nextflow, AWS Step Functions) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop Microservices: Design maintainable, observable APIs and microservices using Python and Agile practices </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Enhance Platform Rigor: Actively improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) to ensure rapid, reliable delivery </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Decompose Ambiguity: Breakdown open-ended business cases into well-defined technical components and execution roadmaps </li></ul></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div><div>Minimum Qualifications </div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related field </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>5+ years progressive software development experience </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience building or integrating AI‑driven or automation‑focused systems </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Cloud infrastructure experience on a major public cloud (AWS or Azure) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience programming in Python or another high‑level, object‑oriented language </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience building and operating microservices </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with containerized systems (e.g., Kubernetes) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with CI/CD pipeline </li></ul></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Preferred Qualifications </div><div><ul><li>Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related field </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Hands‑on experience with agentic AI, multi‑agent systems, or autonomous workflow design </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with distributed systems technologies such as Redis, Kafka/RMQ/SQS, workflow orchestrators (Nextflow, Step Functions), and storage tiers (S3, NAS, NFS) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work experience in health‑tech, health‑sciences, or life sciences </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience working with Agile development practices </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver maintainable, high‑quality code and manage complex technical projects </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience designing systems and APIs that are debuggable, observable, and maintainable </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Additional Job Standards </div><div>Location: Open to remote (USA). Applicants who live within commuting distance of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility. </div><div>Our Lead Software Development Engineer will impact and influence multiple services and platforms through their highly developed system design and architecture skills. This individual contributor has the scope of multiple initiatives spanning across multiple teams. </div><div><ul><li>Strong foundation in software design principles </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>End-to-End Ownership: Take full accountability for projects from initial architecture and design through to deployment, monitoring, and long-term support. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Technical Stewardship: Act as a role model for code quality; conduct rigorous code reviews and uphold high standards for reusable, efficient, and adaptable software. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Mentorship & Growth: Proactively mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strategic Influence: Contribute to the broader technology roadmap and architecture, identifying solutions that level up the team’s operational maturity. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Inclusive Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and diverse teams to drive alignment and create win-win technical outcomes. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Business Context: Demonstrate a deep understanding of how technical decisions intersect with and drive overall business goals. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Application Window Closes: 3/16/2026 </div><div>Pay Range: $150,000.00- $175,000.00 </div><div>All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. </div><div>The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers. Compensation may also include discretionary short- and long-term incentive packages. </div><div>Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN, & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible </div></div><div>Labcorp Genetics (formerly Invitae) is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Our team is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry, by making clinical-grade genetic information affordable and accessible to guide health decisions across all stages of life. </div>Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to applyIf you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our <a target="_blank" href="">accessibility site</a> or contact us at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Disability_apply@LabCorp.com">Labcorp Accessibility.</a> For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our <a target="_blank" href="">Privacy Statement</a>.

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