Roche is seeking a Principal Scientific Software Engineer to join Genentech in South San Francisco, CA. You will design and develop computational solutions for research projects and maintain a cloud-based genomic analysis system for the organization.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop computational solutions from scientists in research projects.
- Develop and optimize genomics workflows for variant calling, alignment, and transcriptomic analysis.
- Design, develop, and maintain a cloud-based genomic analysis system for the organization.
- Implement and debug genomics workflows in bioinformatics software languages such as Nextflow and Workflow Definition Language.
- Design and develop highly scalable distributed computer infrastructure optimized for bioinformatics workflows and analysis on the cloud.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to provide integrated genomics research solutions.
- Apply a deep understanding of genomics data to manage data according to FAIR principles to ensure data quality and discovery.
- Implement best practices to ensure high code quality in the systems designed and developed.
What We're Looking For
- A PhD, or foreign equivalent, in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field and 2 years of experience as a bioinformatics software engineer or related position in bioinformatics.
- OR a Master's degree or foreign equivalent, in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a bioinformatics software engineer or related position in bioinformatics.
- 1 year of experience must include: Bioinformatics Analysis.
- 1 year of experience must include: Design and development of distributed genomics analysis systems.
- 1 year of experience must include: Genomics data engineering.
- 1 year of experience must include: Bioinformatics software cloud engineering.
- 1 year of experience must include: Experience working in a drug or clinical research development environment.
- 1 year of experience must include: Experience working in a scientific research multi-disciplinary environment.
Technical Stack
- Nextflow
- Workflow Definition Language
- Cloud-based genomic analysis systems
Team & Environment
Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with diverse teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual compensation range: $220,680 to $302,000 per year.
- Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based at 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
Genentech 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.
