Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer

Roche's Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS CoE) is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer to join their Data and Digital Catalyst (DDC) organization. This role is crucial in developing modernized and interconnected computational and data ecosystems that power drug discovery and development through AI and data science. The position focuses on building robust data pipelines and applications that enable ML/AI tool creation and support computational and bench scientists.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both backend and frontend technologies. You'll work on building scalable systems that handle diverse scientific data, implementing modern architectural patterns like microservices and event-driven systems. The position offers unique opportunities to directly impact healthcare innovation by creating technology solutions that accelerate research and development.

As part of a global healthcare leader with over 100,000 employees, you'll contribute to Roche's mission of advancing science and ensuring healthcare access for future generations. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with scientific partners. You'll be working in Basel, one of Roche's major research hubs, where you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of drug discovery through technology innovation.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in software engineering, data engineering, and cloud technologies, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others. This position offers the chance to work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and scientific research, making a meaningful impact on patient care through innovative software solutions.