Software Engineer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 143,800 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior software lead to drive instrumentation software development for digital pathology; you will guide end-to-end design from concept to UI and system integration.

You will design scalable code using C#, C/C++, .NET, and Linux; mentor engineers; work in an Agile team with hardware and software colleagues; and contribute to high quality product releases.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in medical hardware or diagnostics instruments.
• 6+ years with C#, C/C++, Linux, .NET, Angular, and distributed systems/ robotics.
• 3 years of firmware development (C/C++).
• Experience with SAFe or Scrum methodologies.
• Strong mentoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and integration for digital pathology instrumentation.
• Design and maintain scalable code across backend and UI layers.
• Develop unit, subsystem, and integration tests.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with architects, hardware, and software leads.
• Mentor engineers and share best practices across teams.
• Prototype innovative software and reuse architecture components.

Skills

C#

C/C++

.NET

Linux

Angular

Distributed systems

Robotics

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

The Position

In this role, you will lead instrumentation software development for digital pathology solutions that directly transform patient diagnostics. You will join a dynamic, collaborative team in designing and building scalable applications—from initial concept and backend logic to UI and full end-to-end system integration.

The Opportunity

• Lead software development and integration efforts for complex digital pathology instrumentation and robotic systems.
• Design and maintain elegant, scalable code using C#, C/C++, .NET, and Linux for both backend logic and user interface layers.
• Develop and execute unit, subsystem, and integration testing to ensure high product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate within an Agile environment with solution architects, hardware engineers, and software leads to translate business requirements into robust technical reality.
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering technical growth and sharing best practices across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Drive technical innovation by prototyping new software systems and leveraging shared architecture components across solutions.

Who You Are

• You hold a BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• You have 6 years of medical hardware device and/or diagnostics instrument experience
• You have 6+ years of technical knowledge of C#, C/C++, Linux, .NET, Angular, and distributed systems or robotics.
• You have 3 years of firmware development (C/C++)
• You have a proven track record of taking software projects from idea to final release using solid system design principles.
• You are familiar with modern development methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Scrum.
• You excel at explaining technical concepts, mentoring team members, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders across engineering disciplines.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position is based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA . 143,800.00 -267,000.00 USD 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

• 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.

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.

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We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.