Sr. Software Quality & Compliance Engineer

Summary

Personalis, Inc. is a leader in advanced cancer genomics for enabling the next generation of precision cancer therapies and diagnostics. The Person alis NeXT Platform is designed to adapt to the complex and evolving understanding of cancer, providing its biopharmaceutical customers and clinicians with information on all of the approximately 20,000 human genes, together with the immune system, from a single tissue sample.

Personalis operates one of the largest sequencing operations globally and is currently the sole sequencing provider to Veterans Affairs’ Million Veteran Program. The laboratory was built with a focus on clinical accuracy, quality, big data, scale and efficiency and is GxP‑aligned, CLIA‑certified and CAP‑accredited. Personalis is based in Fremont, California.

We are seeking a proactive, self‑motivated and detail‑oriented Senior Software Quality & Compliance Engineer to serve as the vital bridge between innovative software development and rigorous regulatory and compliance standards. In this high‑impact role, you will spearhead Computer System Validation (CSV) initiatives, champion our Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), and pioneer the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our quality frameworks.

Onsite: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

• Computer System Validation (CSV): Drive the end‑to‑end GAMP 5 validation lifecycle for both internal software and cloud‑based platforms. Take full ownership of authoring, executing, and finalizing critical compliance deliverables, including Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQs, and Validation Summary Reports.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enforce rigorous regulatory alignment across all software development activities, ensuring seamless, continuous compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and IEC 62304 standards.
• Risk Management: Spearhead proactive Risk Assessments (FMEA) to pinpoint potential software hazards early, implementing robust mitigation strategies across the entire CSV and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• AI Integration & Governance: Partner with Quality leadership to integrate AI‑driven tools into the QMS. Develop robust, risk‑based frameworks for AI validation to ensure all machine learning models utilized in quality processes remain transparent, traceable, and fully compliant.
• Cybersecurity: Champion a secure‑by‑design culture by collaborating seamlessly with IT, ensuring our digital infrastructure and software products maintain a proactive, audit‑ready posture against emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Audit Support: Serve as the primary software quality Subject Matter Expert during internal and external audits, confidently presenting and defending validation packages and quality processes to regulatory bodies.
• eQMS Support: As the software quality SME, drive continuous improvement in system configuration and user workflows, champion uncompromising data integrity across foundational quality modules in the eQMS such as Document Control, CAPA, and Change Management.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment: Work closely with Software Development and SQA teams to provide expert guidance on accurate generation of essential design control documentation, including Software/System Requirement Specifications, Architecture, Testing protocols/reports, and System Risk Analyses.

• Education: BS in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5‑8 years of direct experience in Software Quality Assurance or Compliance within a regulated industry (diagnostics, Med Tech, pharma, or biotech preferred).
• CSV Expertise: Proven track record of validating complex software systems and maintaining a "validated state" through rigorous change control.
• eQMS Proficiency: Deep hands‑on experience managing or implementing platforms such as Master Control, Veeva, Arena, or ETQ Reliance.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated deep expertise in varied SDLC methodologies (Agile and the V‑Model) and extensive hands‑on experience driving core quality resolutions, such as non‑conformances, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and complaint handling.
• AI Exposure: Strong working knowledge of…