Sr. Agentic Software Engineer

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Irvine, CA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Agentic Software Engineering who will set multi-year technical vision and serve as the final technical authority on architecture decisions across the enterprise. You will represent Bio-Rad's engineering function in external and executive forums and mentor Sr.

Staff engineers. The role requires 12+ years of software experience, including enterprise-wide vision-setting and hands-on AI-assisted development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience with enterprise-wide vision-setting.
• 4+ years with agentic/AI-assisted development tools and enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Set multi-year technical vision for agentic software engineering across the enterprise.
• Serve as final technical authority on architecture and engineering decisions.
• Represent Bio-Rad's engineering in external forums and executive discussions.
• Drive enterprise-wide technical strategy spanning multiple units and domains.
• Mentor Sr. Staff engineers and contribute to leadership development.

Skills

Tech vision

Enterprise standards

Mentoring

Cross-unit strategy

External representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

The Principal Software Engineer, Agentic Software Engineering sets multi-year technical vision for agentic software engineering practices across the enterprise, operating as the most senior individual contributor on the technical ladder. In this role you will have ultimate technical authority on the most consequential architecture and engineering decisions, represents Bio-Rad's engineering function in external and executive-level forums, and mentors Sr. Staff engineers.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Supports execution of the technical vision for agentic software engineering practices across the enterprise.
• Serve as the final technical authority on the most consequential architecture and engineering decisions company-wide.
• Represent Bio-Rad's engineering function in external forums, industry standards bodies, and executive-level discussions.
• Drive enterprise-wide technical strategy spanning multiple business units and domains.
• Mentor Sr. Staff engineers and contribute to the most senior technical leadership development across the organization.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
• Work Experience: 12+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise-wide technical vision-setting, and 4+ years of hands-on experience with agentic or AI-assisted development tools, including setting enterprise-wide standards.
• Agentic and AI-assisted software engineering, including setting enterprise-wide standards for agent orchestration and oversight.
• Cross-business-unit technical strategy and multi-year roadmap setting.
• Mentoring Sr. Staff engineers and external representation through industry standards, conferences, or publications.
• Preferred: Experience in the clinical diagnostics or life sciences industry, building AI-enabled products within a regulated environment.
• Preferred: Experience building multi-omics capable systems (e.g., genomics, proteomics, or related omics data platforms).

Location:

This position must be based in Irvine, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $179,400 to $246,600 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.