Roche
Principal Software Development Engineer In Test
Santa Clara · Principal
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$15,944 more — $159,744 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $159,744 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Also, troubleshoot failures and report any issues identified.
- Become the image analysis subject matter expert and mentor junior engineers within the software test engineering organization.
- Assist in executing dry run and formal verification testing
Responsibilities
- In this role you will work with a highly collaborative team of imaging scientists, product managers and software developers and build imaging and data analysis algorithms and solutions in the field of Digital Pathology.
- Lead the design & development of automated testing of Roche Digital Pathology algorithms
- Collaborate with cross functional leads to align on work scope & release timelines
- Participate in requirements, architecture, and design specification reviews
- A healthier future drives us to innovate.
- Let's build a healthier future, together.
- Work closely with imaging scientists, subject matter experts to understand the algorithms and perform necessary data analysis for confirming the technical performance specifications and scientific accuracy.
- Develop reusable and scalable data analysis tools libraries used for component as well as end-to-end verification.
- Design and implement cloud based solution for automated testing and deployment pipelines
- Experienced in recruiting, building & coaching high-performing engineering teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required; master's or advanced Degrees preferred
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required
- master's or advanced Degrees preferred
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is 143,800.00 - 226,368.99 USD Annual Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related fact
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- 6 years of directly related experience or equivalent combination is required - equivalent combination of education and experience, with three years of experience for each year of education.
- Experience analyzing histopathology images, medical device software or regulated software verification
Company info
- Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products.
- 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.
- If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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