Senior HPC Engineer Applications

Genentech, a pioneering biotechnology company and member of the Roche group, is seeking a Senior HPC Engineer to join their Computational Sciences Infrastructure & Architecture department. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancing treatments for cancer and infectious diseases through high-performance computing solutions.

The position involves leading efforts in delivering and supporting scientific applications and workflows on both cloud-based and on-premises HPC platforms. As an HPC Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing various aspects of the scientific computing infrastructure, including open-source and commercial software codes, programming languages like Python and R, and software packaging tools such as Easybuild and Spack.

The role requires technical leadership across globally distributed teams, where you'll advocate for best engineering practices while maintaining hands-on involvement in software development. You'll work directly with HPC users, ensuring optimal performance and support for scientific computing needs. The position offers a competitive salary range of $142,500 - $264,700, based in California, with additional benefits and potential annual bonuses.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of experience in scientific computing/HPC platforms, strong programming skills in Python and Bash, and a solid understanding of Linux systems. Experience with R programming, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms like AWS would be advantageous. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring at least 3 days per week on-site at the South San Francisco campus for local candidates, with potential remote opportunities for exceptional non-local candidates.

This role presents an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and biotechnology, contributing to Genentech's mission of developing groundbreaking medicines while advancing scientific computing capabilities.