Principal Bioinformatics Software Engineer

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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. The complexity and sheer size of the data in the life sciences will make astronomical data problems look modest.

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!

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.

When you join us, you will have meaningful work developing an innovative technology that saves and improves lives around the world. As you collaborate with some of the best engineers in the industry, you will make a huge difference! Our team is collaborative and fast-paced.

Who You Are:

(Required)

● Lead the design and development of automated verification tests for the bioinformatics components and pipelines

that are used in Roche Sequencing products.

● Collaborate with bioinformatic scientists and software engineers/architects in building bioinformatics components and

pipelines.

● Work closely and align release timelines with product managers and development leads across scrum teams.

● Understand the bioinformatic algorithms and perform necessary data analysis for confirming the technical

performance specifications and scientific accuracy. Also, troubleshoot and report any issues identified.

● Develop reusable and scalable bioinformatics data analysis tools libraries used for component as well as end-to-end

verification.

● Become the bioinformatics subject matter expert and mentor within the software test engineering organization.

● Participate in requirements, architecture, and design specification reviews

● Assist in executing dry run and formal verification testing.

● Follow defined software development lifecycle procedures and best practices.

Requirements:
● 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 bioinformatics pipeline verification.
● Experience designing, documenting and executing verification tests.
● Proficiency in Python and familiar with Java and bash.
● Comfortable with AWS, and Linux Shell
● Be self-driven, detail oriented, analytical and proven ability to learn quickly.
● Be a team player, customer focused with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
● Good verbal & written communication skills

Nice to have:
● Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts.
● Experience with various software development and verification tools/packages.
● Software verification experience focusing on medical device software or regulated applications.
● Familiar with BDD and tools such as Cucumber.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $162,600 - $302,000.00. 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.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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