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title: 'Software Engineer II at Genalyte, Inc'
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# Software Engineer II at Genalyte, Inc

- **Company:** Genalyte, Inc
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/genalyte/ca901b92-5fe1-4843-9a4a-c404d24da9d5

## Job description

## ABOUT GENALYTE

At Genalyte, we’re revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. Genalyte is a San Diego-based diagnostics company developing the Merlin platform, a novel photonic ring resonator-based system designed to deliver rapid, multiplexed diagnostic results. We believe that timely and accurate health insights shouldn’t be a luxury, but a necessity. We are driven by a vision where advanced diagnostic capabilities are accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare. Genalyte is more than just a laboratory; we are advocates for health empowerment, dedicated to providing insights that can transform lives and communities.

## WHY WORK FOR US

Joining Genalyte at this pivotal pre-commercial stage means your work will have real, visible impact — on our technology, our culture, and ultimately on how diagnostic testing is delivered to patients. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative team working closely with leadership to build something meaningful from the ground up. Genalyte offers competitive compensation including base salary, significant equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a rare opportunity to grow alongside a high-impact company at a genuinely exciting moment in its journey.

## POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated  Software Engineer II to join our dynamic team at a leading biomedical device company. This position will involve designing and developing software systems and tools as part of a team.  Focus will be on developing embedded software to power our Merlin blood-testing product and future product versions, adhering to medical device standards for software quality. The instrument also interfaces with a cloud-hosted platform for data management and test coordination, so experience with device-to-cloud interfaces will be valuable.

## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

These may include but are not limited to:

- Developing software components and participating in integration of software components

- Developing software tools to facilitate software test and integration activities

- Developing and executing software test protocols and generating test reports

- Troubleshooting issues related to system functionality and performance

- Contributing to cross-functional teams

- Mentoring more junior engineers

## TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

- Familiarity with embedded software system design and concepts

- Experience with one or more programming languages such as C/C++/C#/Python, especially .NET

- Experience with build systems, unit testing and general best practices in SW development

- Proficient knowledge of networking and familiarity with Unix and Windows operating systems

- Competent in use of requirements management and issue tracking systems like Jira/Confluence

- Experience with low-level controllers and software interfaces to physical components like motors, robots, and sensors

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

- Ability to author and present technical documents

- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies

- Experience in life sciences industry and medical device development is a strong preference

- Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment

## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a primarily office-based role in San Diego, CA. On-site work is required most days because of the necessary access to physical instruments for development, testing, and troubleshooting.  Instruments may be located in hardware or wet lab environments that require personal protective equipment and adherence to related protocols.

## TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel to customer or partner sites could occur, but is not a normal part of this role and would be rare (<1%).

## COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this role is $107,000 - $125,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base salary, this role includes meaningful equity participation, eligibility for the annual target bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and flexible time off policy).

## EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Genalyte, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

## About Genalyte, Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Genalyte provides a real-time, on-site diagnostic platform that brings lab testing directly into clinics, delivering results in under 30 minutes.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, multiple funding rounds including Series D and later venture rounds)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (Kevan Samiee, PhD serves as President, but founding team is not explicitly named in public sources)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Diagnostics (point-of-care testing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – health systems, physician clinics, retail health clinics, and other healthcare providers
- **Mission or purpose**: “Make lab testing accessible and immediate” – replacing days of waiting with real-time answers by eliminating delays, reducing errors, and addressing staffing shortages [genalyte.com](https://www.genalyte.com/about-genalyte)

## Products & Services
- **Merlin**: A freestanding, automated, all-in-one diagnostic system (the size of a standard refrigerator) that runs a comprehensive set of tests onsite. It is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified lab platform with remote central lab oversight via the Cloud. Results are delivered in under 30 minutes and integrated into electronic health records [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/genalyte) [genalyte.com](https://www.genalyte.com/about-genalyte)
- **CloudLab Telehealth Platform**: Enables remote central lab oversight and results reporting.
- **Maverick Platform**: Specifically for serological testing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/ Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $15 million (latest available) and Total Funding of $154.8 million across multiple rounds [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Khosla Ventures, Redmile Group, Verily, Claremont Creek Ventures [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc)
- **Growth Signals**: 65 employees (+9.3% YoY); active job postings up +100% YoY; 4 open positions as of the latest data [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc) [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/genalyte)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Real-time results**: The only platform that delivers comprehensive lab results in under 30 minutes at the point of care, without sending samples to a central lab.
- **Regulatory credentials**: CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified, ensuring clinical reliability.
- **Integrated cloud platform**: Merlin connects to EHR systems and provides remote oversight, reducing errors and missed follow-ups.
- **Proprietary microfluidics and optical detection technology** (field-weighted citation impact of 2.7, indicating high research influence) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc)

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding the adoption of Merlin across health systems and retail clinics to drive point-of-care diagnostics adoption.
- Continuing to broaden the test menu and improve automation.
- Capitalizing on partnerships (e.g., with Verily) to scale deployment and integrate with digital health ecosystems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, fast-paced startup environment with open decision-making. Employees are described as “highly motivated and talented professionals” with a common goal of getting the technology into every physician’s office [genalyte.com](https://www.genalyte.com/careers).
- **Work Arrangement**: On-site positions in San Diego, California (e.g., Manager/Staff Systems Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Facilities Manager, Research Associate) [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/genalyte).
- **Perks**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, flexible PTO, stock options, free snacks, a modern office, and state-of-the-art labs [genalyte.com](https://www.genalyte.com/careers).
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong engineering team (22% of workforce in technical roles), with a focus on instrument software, systems engineering, and IVD manufacturing. Notable senior hires from Cue Health, Illumina, BD, and Thermo Fisher Scientific [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc).
- **Employee Ratings**: 3.1/5.0 overall (52 reviews) – Work-Life 3.4, Compensation 3.4, Culture 3.1, Career 2.9 [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc).

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/genalyte-inc)
2. [Genalyte About Page](https://www.genalyte.com/about-genalyte)
3. [Genalyte Careers Page](https://www.genalyte.com/careers)
4. [Lever Jobs Portal](https://jobs.lever.co/genalyte)
5. [CB Insights Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/genalyte)

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