Principal GPU Software Engineer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 166,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Sequencing seeks a Bioinformatics Software Engineer to design and implement automated verification tests for bioinformatics components and pipelines used in sequencing products.

You will join a team building scalable NGS data analysis software and secure systems to enable researchers and clinicians to make faster, better health decisions. Collaboration with researchers and algorithm experts is essential, with GPU acceleration supporting this work.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./PhD in Software Engineering, Data Science or Computational Biology or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) using C++ and practical experience utilizing GPU-accelerated C/C++ libraries.
• Strong expertise in Python, including numerical computing and data science libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts.
• Experience designing, documenting and executing verification tests.
• Be self-driven, detail oriented, analytical and proven ability to learn quickly.
• Be a team player, customer focused with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer, design and develop automated verification tests for bioinformatics components and pipelines used in Roche Sequencing products.
• Be part of the team developing distributed, scale-out NGS data analysis software to ensure high software quality for gene sequencing research and disease diagnostics.
• Collaborate with research and algorithm experts, accelerating bioinformatics techniques using GPU hardware.
• Support software development lifecycle and Design Control process, improving quality and features based on design and requirements.
• Work with team members to continuously improve the software products and processes.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (C++)

GPU-accelerated C/C++ libraries

Python (data science libraries)

CI/CD tools and concepts

Designing/ executing verificationTests

Analytical / detail-oriented

Team player / collaboration

Self-driven

Education

B.S./M.S./PhD in Software Engineering, Data Science or Computational Biology or related field

Tools

AWS

Linux shell

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 Roche Sequencing is not only changing science, but we are changing lives. Our software teams are laying the groundwork for the future by developing powerful bioinformatics algorithms, data analysis tools, and software/systems infrastructures so researchers and clinicians can make better health decisions faster. The path to curing cancer lies in ones and zeros as we work with next-generation genomic sequencing, a new frontier. Do you want to develop software products that scientists and others in the life sciences will use to diagnose, find treatments, and eventually beat diseases like cancer? Our team builds highly scalable, reliable software and secure systems for better diagnostics. Come join us!

The Opportunity

As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer, you will design and develop automated verification tests for the bioinformatics components and pipelines that are used in Roche Sequencing products. You will be part of the team developing cutting-edge, distributed, scale-out Next-Generation Sequencing data analysis software to ensure the highest possible software quality for gene sequencing research and disease diagnostics. Work closely with research and algorithm experts, accelerating bioinformatics techniques using GPU hardware. Support software development lifecycle and Design Control process, working closely with team members to continuously improve quality and feature sets of the software products, based on technical design and requirements specifications. Work closely with team members to continuously improve the quality and feature sets of software products. This includes supporting the software development lifecycle and Design Control process, based on technical design and requirements specifications.

Who You Are

• B.S. or M.S. or PhD in Software Engineering, Data Science or Computational Biology or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in working in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) using C++ and practical experience utilizing GPU-accelerated C/C++ libraries.
• Strong expertise in Python, including numerical computing and data science libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts.
• Experience designing, documenting and executing verification tests.
• Be self-driven, detail oriented, analytical and proven ability to learn quickly.
• Be a team player, customer focused with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• NGS data and bioinformatics pipeline verification.
• Proficiency in AWS and Linux Shell environments.
• Software verification experience focusing on medical device software or regulated applications.

Salary & Benefits

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $165,800 - $308,000 annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. Acreditamos ser necessário oferecer soluções médicas agora – mesmo quando desenvolvemos inovações para o futuro. Nosso compromisso é transformar a vida dos pacientes. Temos coragem para decidir e agir. Acreditamos também que bons negócios significam um mundo melhor. É para isso que trabalhamos diariamente. Temos compromissos com o rigor científico, com a ética e com o acesso a inovações médicas para todos. Fazemos isso hoje para construir um amanhã melhor. Temos orgulho de quem somos, do que fazemos e de como fazemos. Somos muitos, trabalhando como um em todo o mundo. Somos Roche.