Senior Bioinformatics Software Engineer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Bioinformatics Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement features for bioinformatics components and sequencing data pipelines. You will work within a fast-paced team to deliver scalable software for Roche sequencing products, collaborating with research and algorithm experts to apply techniques and GPU acceleration for improved performance.

The role requires a strong background in Python and C/C++, experience with NGS data, and proficiency with cloud and Linux

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience with NGS data and data analysis pipelines.
• Strong Python skills and data science libraries; familiarity with C/C++.
• Experience in large code bases or research repositories.
• Understanding of core bioinformatics techniques including alignment methods and neural nets.
• Experience collaborating with experimental teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Fast-paced, self-driven, detail-oriented, analytical.
• Proficiency with GCP, AWS and Linux shell environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement features for bioinformatics components and pipelines.
• Work with a fast-paced team to deliver high-quality software for Roche sequencing products.
• Collaborate with research and algorithm experts to apply bioinformatics techniques and GPU acceleration.

Skills

Python

C/C++

NGS data

Data analysis pipelines

Education

B.S./M.S./PhD in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

GCP

AWS

Linux

CUDA

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 The Opportunity

As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement features for the bioinformatics components and pipelines that are used in Roche Sequencing products. You will be part of a team working in a fast paced environment, 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 experimental teams to understand their requirements and translate them into functional software, implementing those solutions directly within an existing research code repository. Collaborate with research and algorithm experts, accelerating bioinformatics techniques using GPU hardware. You will navigate and contribute to a large code base, applying your knowledge of advanced bioinformatics techniques (such as alignment methods and other sequence analysis algorithms) and neural nets to continuously improve the quality and feature sets of the software products.

Who You Are

• B.S. or M.S. or PhD in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics or Biomedical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in working with NGS data and data analysis pipelines.
• Strong expertise in Python, including numerical computing and data science libraries, alongside familiarity with C/C++.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, or refactoring within a large code base or existing research code repository.
• Understanding of core bioinformatics techniques, including alignment methods, as well as neural nets.
• Experience collaborating with experimental teams to gather requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Thrives in a fast paced environment, showing a self-driven, detail oriented, and analytical approach with a proven ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in GCP, AWS and Linux Shell environments.
• Be a team player, customer focused with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience utilizing GPU-accelerated C/C++ libraries or knowledge of GPUs and CUDA.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts.
• Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $145,300-$269,800. 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.

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.

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