Senior Development Engineer

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The Position

The Opportunity

Are you ready to drive the next generation of near-patient testing solutions?

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will independently conceptualize and execute complex system development and evaluation tasks within our Point of Care (PoC) Diagnostics environment. You will lead technical initiatives, shape optical measurement techniques, and collaborate across boundaries to bring meaningful healthcare solutions closer to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and continuous improvement work packages focused on optics and fluidics, ensuring seamless integration and optimal system performance.

• Lead System Verification & Performance: Plan and execute assigned development tasks and system performance verifications, managing technical specifications and risks.

• Advance Optical Measurement Techniques: Focus deeply on optical-based measurement technologies, particularly spectroscopy, to drive technology project evaluations.

• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide a dedicated laboratory team, leveraging collective expertise to evaluate cutting-edge diagnostics projects.

• Manage End-to-End Development: Oversee specialized projects within the technology and product development lifecycle, from initial concept to system interface analysis.

• Drive Technical Documentation: Prepare regulatory-compliant documentation, including test plans, manufacturing procedures, and computer-aided evaluations.

• Collaborate & Present Insights: Represent the department in technical committees, communicating outcomes and scientific data clearly to internal and external partners.

Who You Are

You are an analytical thinker and a natural collaborator who thrives when transforming complex scientific concepts into high-performing diagnostic systems. You are passionate about continuous improvement and possess strong coordination abilities to guide teams within a matrix environment.

Your Qualifications:

• Education: A university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in a technical or scientific field such as Medical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a comparable discipline.

• Diagnostic Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the development of diagnostic measurement systems, specifically within Point of Care (PoC) or Core Lab environments.

• Optical Engineering Skills: Proven expertise in optical measurement techniques, spectroscopy, and optical system development.

• Methodological & Regulatory Knowledge: Practical experience applying statistical methods and preparing regulatory-compliant documentation (e.g., test plans and result reports).

• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated experience in project management or technical team leadership within a matrix organization, with proficiency in English.

At Roche, you’ll thrive in a culture that values different perspectives and creates a place of belonging, where we challenge ourselves to excel and achieve strong results, together. 

Apply today!

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.