Software Development Engineer

Roche; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Mississauga seeks a proficient software developer to create GPU-accelerated algorithms for genomic data analysis. The desired candidate will possess strong skills in C++ and CUDA, as well as experience in bioinformatics. This role requires collaboration with a team of scientists and providing maintainable code. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in bioinformatics or related field.
• Experience with GPU-accelerated libraries.
• Familiarity with genomic workflows and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop GPU-accelerated algorithms for genomic data analysis.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians to create software solutions.
• Author maintainable, well-structured code in C++ and CUDA.

Skills

C++ object-oriented programming

GPU programming using CUDA

Bioinformatics algorithm development

Machine learning and deep learning

Python for data analysis

Systems programming for parallel Linux applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

MS/PhD

Tools

cuDNN

Thrust

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

Opportunity

• Develop and optimize GPU-accelerated algorithms for real-time analysis of sequencing data, including basecalling, alignment, variant detection, and other genomic data processing tasks.

• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and molecular biologists to translate computational challenges in genomics into robust, scalable software solutions.

• Implement and optimize neural network and other machine learning algorithms on GPU, adapting them for large-scale, high-throughput sequencing data.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of novel sequence analysis algorithms, including signal processing, error correction, and statistical modeling.

• Author dependable, readable, maintainable, and well-structured code in C++ and CUDA, following best practices for scientific and production software.

• Work with the data scientists to accelerate existing algorithms or pipelines.

• Stay current with advances in computational genomics, GPU computing, and algorithmic techniques; proactively research and integrate new methods as appropriate.

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; MS/PhD is a plus.

• Strong expertise in bioinformatics algorithm development, with emphasis on sequence analysis, variant calling, or genomic workflows.

• Proficient in C++ object-oriented programming and GPU programming using CUDA, with experience in GPU-accelerated libraries like cuDNN or Thrust.

• Extensive experience in systems programming for parallel Linux applications, including writing, debugging, and performance optimization.

• Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning, especially applied to biological datasets, with hands-on experience in frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

• Proficient in Python for rapid prototyping, data analysis, and integrating bioinformatics pipelines with custom algorithms.

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, with effective communication for technical and scientific contexts.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

About Roche

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.