--- title: Principal Software Development Engineer at Roche description: Roche is hiring for the Principal Software Development Engineer role in Santa Clara, CA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-software-development-engineer-at-roche-01a122f9-a824-7732-b9e4-389ed19214c0 date: 2026-10-10T00:27:16Z og_description: Join Roche as Principal Software Development Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $143.8K–$226.4K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/p05wnm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Roche | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $143.8K/yr - $226.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Description At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### The Position 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. You are a technical expert leading Software Development in Test, designing & developing automated software verification for image processing algorithms, pattern recognition and integration with platform software for Roche Digital Pathology products. You will lead and mentor junior engineers and foster software development best practices, test automation, verification and release. ### The Opportunity - Lead the design & development of automated testing of Roche Digital Pathology algorithms - Collaborate with cross functional leads to align on work scope & release timelines - 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. Also, troubleshoot failures and report any issues identified. - Develop reusable and scalable data analysis tools libraries used for component as well as end-to-end verification. - Become the image analysis subject matter expert and mentor junior engineers within the software test engineering organization. - Participate in requirements, architecture, and design specification reviews - Assist in executing dry run and formal verification testing - Follow defined software development lifecycle procedures and best practices - Design and implement cloud based solution for automated testing and deployment pipelines ### Who You Are - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required; master’s or advanced Degrees preferred - 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. - Related experience desired: Generative AI assistants (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate scripting, debugging, and test generation, experience in ML algorithm test engineering, cloud engineering with AWS, Azure or GCP, Python or equivalent scripting language, Software development in test, test automation frameworks, CI/CD tools, cloud and container management technologies Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant. - Experience analyzing histopathology images, medical device software or regulated software verification - Performance testing experience - Experienced in Agile software development process and software engineering best practices - Experienced in recruiting, building & coaching high-performing engineering teams Relocation Benefits are not offered for this job posting. 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 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*](https://roche.ehr.com/default.ashx?CLASSNAME=splash) ### 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. 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](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform). ## Skills - Digital Pathology - Test Generation - GitHub Copilot - Cloud Computing - Debugging - Scripting - Test Engineering - Amazon Web Services - Image Analysis - Python - Agile Methodology - Formal Verification - Medical Devices - Algorithms - Microsoft Azure - Software Development - Statistics - OpenAI ChatGPT - CI/CD - Software Development Life Cycle - Generative AI - CI/CD Pipelines - Automated Testing - Performance Testing - Google Cloud Platform (Gcp) - Claude (Ai Model) - Computer Science - Histopathology - Data Analysis - Verification And Validation - Cloud Engineering - Machine Learning - Recruitment - Generative AI Foundations - Coaching ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 274288 jobs - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology/pharmaceutical-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 43972 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7604 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 274288 jobs - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology/pharmaceutical-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 43972 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7604 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)