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The PositionA healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
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
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.
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Skills Required
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 6 years of medical hardware device and/or diagnostics instrument experience
- 6+ years technical knowledge of C#, C/C++, Linux, .NET, Angular, and distributed systems or robotics
- 3 years of firmware development experience (C/C++)
- Proven track record taking software projects from idea to final release using solid system design principles
- Familiarity with modern development methodologies such as SAFe or Scrum
- Ability to mentor and communicate technical concepts across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
Roche Insights
What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
