Principal Software Development Engineer
About The Position
At Roche, we are working to make next-generation sequencing simple and accessible enough for routine use. By accelerating clinical research, streamlining workflows, and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to adoption. From robust sample isolation and preparation tools to novel sequencing technology and advanced bioinformatics, we are developing differentiated, highly integrated end-to-end solutions for next-generation sequencing, resulting in a sample in, result out workflow. Our Verification and Validation team, a part of Roche Sequencing Solutions, is responsible for ensuring a software product meets its specified requirements and performs as intended by rigorously testing and analyzing the software throughout its development lifecycle. As a Principal Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for test design, development, automation, deployment, execution, and reporting. Specifically, you will develop an integrated hardware-software framework for end-to-end test automation that leverages a third-party Hardware-in-the-Loop solution. In this role, you will represent quality engineering and verification on behalf of your team in all events and activities related to this effort, working closely with software and hardware engineers across multiple global locations.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related. Advanced degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, with three years of experience for each year of missing education
- 10+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with Java, Javascript, C++/Object-oriented programming, software architecture, networking, and distributed systems, and/or UNIX/NT development
- A minimum of 5 years of software development experience with exposure to instrument control programming
- 4+ years of experience in quality engineering or similar field
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to debug complex issues at the software/hardware interface
- Expert knowledge of core software engineering concepts, object-oriented programming, and the software development life cycle
- Strong experience or exposure to technical capabilities such as: Programming proficiency in C++, Java, and Python
- Multi-threaded programming, real-time control algorithms, and concurrent systems
- Message passing design patterns
- Automating front-end and back-end applications, automation frameworks and corresponding languages
- Development and deployment on Unix derivatives
- Behavior-Driven Development and Gherkin specifications
- Agile methodologies including Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework
- Experience with databases including writing queries
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Nice To Haves
- Experience in regulated industries, specifically Medical Devices/Digital Health/Lifesciences
Responsibilities
- Develop solutions for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for end-to-end testing of embedded instrument software
- Author and confirm correctness of requirements-driven tests, covering aspects including: Testing approaches (exploratory, white box, black box, etc.), Testing level (end-to-end, system, integration, unit, etc.), Testing types (functional, performance, scalability, etc.)
- Automate and execute front-end and back-end tests, covering for: Instrument software, Web applications
- Automate deployment and testing pipelines across branches and stages
- Report quality metrics and enhancing quality dashboards
- Perform root cause analysis of defects and discoveries
- Develop automation frameworks and validate automation toolchains
- Ensure regulatory compliance of quality engineering deliverables
- Partner with Test Architects, Test Leads, and Verification & Validation Leads on practices
- Collaborate with designers, architects, developers, system engineers and testers on product development
- Participate in all development events, and activities and guide junior testing team members as needed
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance
- Benefits detailed at the link provided below
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
