IT Software Engineer (AI)

Roche; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biotech company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and implement AI-powered solutions within its technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, particularly in AI integration, and capabilities in cloud services. Responsibilities include optimizing applications, integrating LLMs, and enhancing software practices through automation. This role offers a chance to contribute significantly to Roche's digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software development and AI integration.
• Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Go, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, cloud deployments, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize AI-powered applications.
• Integrate Large Language Models into software applications.
• Utilize cloud-based AI services for building workflows.

Skills

AI Expertise

Software Development

Cloud Engineering

DevOps Practices

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

GitHub

GitLab

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.

The Position

Throughout our 125-year history, Roche has grown into one of the world’s largest biotech companies and a global supplier of transformative, innovative solutions across major disease areas.

We are now entering an exciting new chapter of our digital transformation journey by embracing the power of Artificial Intelligence. In line with our Roche Group AI Strategy and our 10-Year Ambition to “Transform our business with data & digital solutions,” we are developing AI capabilities across all levels of the organisation—from EverydayAI, which enhances individual productivity, to Reshape initiatives, which reimagine business processes, to Big Ideas, which push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare.

We are looking for forward-thinking professionals to join Roche Informatics and help us bring this strategy to life.

Kuala Lumpur continues to play the role of a Technology Acceleration Hub, building capabilities that drive digital innovation, including cutting-edge AI solutions that support Roche’s mission to prevent, stop, or cure diseases with the highest societal burden.

Our Expectations

We are looking for a Software Engineer eager to develop and implement AI-powered solutions within Roche's technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in software development, a willingness to upskill in AI and Generative AI technologies, and the ability to integrate large language models (LLMs) into applications and software development processes (testing, refactoring, requirements management, deployment).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize AI-powered applications within Roche’s ecosystem.

• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into software applications, leveraging APIs, prompt engineering, and contextual learning techniques.

• Utilize cloud-based AI services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to build scalable and efficient AI-driven workflows.

• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance software engineering practices through AI automation and optimization.

• Contribute to Roche’s AI strategy by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.

• Knowledge sharing - creating technical articles, training sessions, workshops.

Who You Are

You have a minimum 8 years of working experience with the below expertise;

• AI Expertise

  • Understanding how LLMs work, their strengths, limitations, and practical applications. Familiarity with direct LLM API usage (OpenAI API, SDKs, structured outputs, memory, function calling).

  • Experience in prompt engineering (basic & advanced techniques).

  • Conceptual understanding of RAG architecture, model fine-tuning, and contextual AI approaches.

  • Hands-on experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex or other libraries to create LLM workflows or agents, and vector databases (e.g., Qdrant).

  • Experience working with NLP concepts such as tokens, embeddings, and vector-based processing.

• Software Development & Cloud Engineering

  • Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin) with a solid understanding of tooling, ecosystem, and software development best practices.

  • Experience with API management and cloud-based AI deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP).Practical usage of AI software development tools - eg. Cursor AI, Windsurf, Github Copilot or Aider.

• DevOps & MLOps Practices

  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation testing, and infrastructure management (OpenTofu, Terraform, CloudFormation)

  • Hands-on experience with GitHub and GitLab would be a plus.

Example Projects You May Work On

• AI-powered development tools for engineering productivity.

• AI-driven automation for software quality and security.

• AI integration in DevOps workflows to accelerate delivery.

• Optimizing cloud AI applications for performance and cost efficiency.

• Experimenting with Generative AI for software innovation.

Who we are

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.