At a Glance
- Tasks: Build innovative software solutions that empower scientists and accelerate drug development.
- Company: Join Roche, a leader in healthcare innovation with a culture of respect and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health perks, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on continuous learning and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by working at the intersection of tech and science.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field; experience in full stack development.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
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
Advances in AI, data and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development — and we're at the forefront. As part of Roche's Computational Sciences Center of Excellence, our Data and Digital Catalyst organisation modernises and connects scientific and data ecosystems across Research and Early Development. Within our Solutions team in Welwyn, you'll build robust, scalable applications, agents and data pipelines that empower scientists, enable AI/ML, and accelerate the development of life-changing medicines.
The Opportunity
- Deliver technical excellence by building robust scientific software solutions, data flows, and pipelines across key domains including Research Biology, Drug Discovery, and Translational Medicine.
- Innovate with impact by applying Open Source, Cloud-First, API-First, and AI-First methodologies to complex problem-solving.
- Drive continuous growth by sharpening your software engineering skills and building scalable data ecosystems using microservices, event-driven design, and layered architecture.
- Collaborate across disciplines by working closely with scientists, Data Engineers, Product Leaders, and Tech/ML Ops to ensure seamless interoperability and system integration.
- Enable advanced analytics by integrating diverse datasets to power AI/ML use cases, search functionality, and data visualization.
Who you are
You are passionate about building scalable, reliable systems that unlock the potential of scientific data. You thrive at the intersection of engineering and science, and you bring both technical depth and collaborative energy to everything you do.
- A degree in Computer Science or similar technical field with experience in software engineering.
- Full stack development experience — front end and/or back end.
- Exposure to databases, APIs and cloud-native architectures.
- A track record of designing reliable, scalable, performant and secure data applications.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for technical and product excellence.
Preferred
- Domain knowledge in biology, chemistry, drug discovery or translational medicine.
- Experience with AI/ML integration and model deployment.
- Passion for building usable products to support the needs of the users.
Apply now and help build the foundations that accelerate science and deliver better medicines for patients worldwide.
Software Engineer in Welwyn employer: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
At Roche, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that values individuality and encourages open dialogue, making it an exceptional place for Software Engineers to thrive. Located in Welwyn, our team is at the cutting edge of AI and data sciences, offering unique opportunities for professional growth while contributing to life-changing medical advancements. Join us to collaborate with diverse experts, innovate impactful solutions, and be part of a mission where every voice matters.
