Senior Engineer, GenAI Test Tooling (Genomics)

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tempus is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Test Engineering team in our Genomics Business Unit. This role will focus on designing and building GenAI-powered test tooling and synthetic test data solutions to advance our precision medicine platform. The ideal candidate will leverage generative AI, LLMs, and agentic workflows to automate and enhance software testing, collaborating across teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus’ proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Senior Engineer to drive the development of GenAI-powered test tooling and test data generation within our Genomics Business Unit. This person will play a key role in designing, building, and integrating generative AI solutions to automate and enhance our testing processes. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in technical analysis and design, mentoring & coaching emerging talent, and a strong background in programming (full stack), relational data systems, and algorithms development. Top candidates will have hands-on experience leveraging GenAI, LLMs, and agentic workflows to create robust, scalable, and maintainable test infrastructure.

Why we’re looking for you:

• You have several years of experience on software development teams, and excel at leading technical analysis & design, evaluating tradeoffs, and establishing best practices

• You are passionate about applying Generative AI to real-world problems, with proven experience using AI, LLMs, or agentic workflows for software testing and test data creation

• You thrive on solving complex technical challenges, balancing delivery timelines, stakeholder needs, and future scalability

• You understand the intricacies of distributed architectures and their impact on test engineering

• You’ve worked in fast-paced, agile environments, keeping projects on track, troubleshooting issues, writing documentation, and collaborating across teams

• You enjoy mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and learning

• You have a track record of quickly mastering complex domains and providing valuable input to product development

Bonus points for:

• Experience with Docker, GCP

• Experience in React, NodeJS, SQL

• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright)

• Experience in biotech, genomics, and precision medicine

Responsibilities:

• Research, evaluate, and champion the adoption of GenAI technologies and best practices for test tooling and test data creation within the team and organization

• Define and implement technical solutions and operational processes that elevate the team’s testing capabilities

• Lead the design and delivery of technical roadmaps for GenAI-driven test infrastructure, often involving cross-team collaboration

• Architect and build solutions that integrate GenAI, LLMs, and agentic workflows to automate and improve product testing and synthetic data generation

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions deliver rapid value and align with customer needs

• Develop a deep understanding of business context and team goals to make informed, independent technical decisions

• Set ambitious goals, take calculated risks, and share learnings to drive continuous improvement

• Build relationships and coordinate across teams and disciplines to achieve positive outcomes

• Define clear success metrics and consistently deliver on them post-launch throughout the lifecycle of test tools and systems

• Mentor team members on effective use of GenAI tools and methodologies, fostering innovation and continuous learning

Join us in building software solutions that are revolutionizing healthcare and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.