Lead Software Development Engineer In Test

Roche Holding AG

Carlsbad, California, US
Base: $97,200 - $180,600 annual; bonus: discretion...
Not specified
C# .net programming proficiency
Test automation framework architecture
Azure devops pipeline integration
Roche Holding AG is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead automation efforts for FDA-regulated diagnostic instruments at GenMark Diagnostics in Carlsbad, California. The role emphasizes both technical leadership and hands-on development, focusing on building automated testing frameworks and mentoring a team of Software Quality Engineers

Job Summary

  • This high-impact Player-Coach role balances hands-on framework development with the leadership of a dedicated team of Software Quality Engineers.
  • The position requires architecting robust C#/.NET test harnesses and integrating them into modern CI/CD pipelines while mentoring the team.
  • Candidates must ensure strict compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards while validating automated testing tools.

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Roche Holding AG is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead automation efforts for FDA-regulated diagnostic instruments at GenMark Diagnostics in Carlsbad, California. The role emphasizes both technical leadership and hands-on development, focusing on building automated testing frameworks and mentoring a team of Software Quality Engineers.

Salary

Base: $97,200 - $180,600 annual; Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Standard company benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C# .NET programming proficiency
  • Test automation framework architecture
  • Azure DevOps pipeline integration
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing experience
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • FDA regulated environment knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience transforming manual to automation teams
  • TDD or BDD methodology implementation
  • Security scanning automation expertise
  • Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Passion for modernizing workflows

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of software engineering or SDET experience
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Hands-on coding ability in production-quality code

Work Rights

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