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Senior Software Engineer Lab Automation

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 PositionAdvances in AI, data, and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development. Roche’s Research and Early Development organisations at Genentech (gRED) and Pharma (pRED) have demonstrated how these technologies accelerate R&D, leveraging data and novel computational models to drive impact. Seamless data sharing and access tomodels across gRED and pRED are essential to maximising these opportunities. The newComputational Sciences Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic, unified group whose goal is to harness this transformative power of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist our scientists in both pRED and gRED to deliver more innovative and transformative medicines for patients Worldwide.Within the CoE organisation, the Data and Digital Catalyst (DDC) organisation drives the modernisation of our computational and data ecosystems and integration of digital technologies across Research and Early Development to enable our stakeholders, power data-driven science and accelerate decision-making.As a senior lab automation software engineer, you will be the essential link to the automation scientists in the lab. Using your background in both software development and hardware integration, you will work with a team of software-focused engineers to build, test and do what is needed to bring the software and hardware layers into production.The OpportunityTo excel in this role, you will bridge the gap between complex software engineering and laboratory research in drug discovery through the following responsibilities:Design, program and troubleshoot high-throughput lab workflows.Build orchestration systems, hardware abstraction layers, and instrument drivers that manage retries and allow unattended operation.Implement logging, metrics, and alerts across hardware and software to identify failures. Fix root causes using software or vision models instead of relying on manual workarounds or vendor support.Build systems to maintain a digital representation of the lab, including sample identity, instrument state, and resource availability. Connect instruments via APIs and integrate with LIMS and ELNs.Manage hardware requirements, site constraints, reagent selection, and work cell integration from initial design to deployment.Work directly with software engineers, automation scientists, and hardware engineers to turn scientific processes into technical architectures.Who You AreYou have 5+ years of experience in software engineering and hardware integration.Experienced in programming commercial liquid-handling or laboratory automation platforms and integrating robotic manipulators.Proficient in C# or Python for building software and integration frameworks.Familiar with molecular biology, biochemistry, or wet lab workflows to help translate scientific needs into engineering solutions.Prototyping design experience, including CNC milling, laser cutting, and CAD.A clear communicator who collaborates with scientists and multidisciplinary teams to build complete solutions.Skilled at using APIs and SDKs to interact with complex laboratory software ecosystems.Experienced in designing workflow orchestration or scheduling systems that manage shared resources, dependencies, and priorities.Preferred skills and experienceSkilled with computer vision models (such as OpenCV, YOLO, or SAM) for automated error handling and object or anomaly detection.Experienced in training, evaluating, or adopting AI/ML models, including reinforcement or imitation learning for robotics.Capable of building and evaluating AI-enabled systems, defining evals, establishing guardrails for determinism versus nondeterminism, and measuring reliability.Knowledgeable about sensors, microcontrollers, and task-and-motion planning.Familiar with cloud infrastructure and digital twin simulation.A cover letter is not necessary, you will be required to fill a questionnaire. Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity! #ComputationCoE  Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.Who we areA 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.

2027 Intern- Software Engineer

Internship DetailsLocation: Basel, SwitzerlandDuration: 6 months full-time (1st July 2027 to 31st December 2027)Eligibility: EU or Swiss students enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree program, graduating in 2028, and residing in SwitzerlandHybrid arrangement: 3 days onsite at the office, 2 days remote work from homeAnnual Pay: 96,000 CHFThe Opportunity Adobe is seeking dedicated and curious Software Engineer interns to help design, build, and evolve the systems that power our products and platforms.  As an intern, you’ll work in an AI-enabled development environment, where modern tools accelerate how software is built and tested. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and multi-functional partners, including designers and product managers, to contribute to real-world systems while continuing to build your technical and problem-solving skills.  In Basel, we build Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), the industry leader in Experience Management. AEM helps our customers develop, manage, and deliver high-quality digital experiences for the world’s biggest brands.We’re also building something new: Adobe Brand Visibility, a product that helps brands understand and improve their visibility across AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others. As people shift from searching to asking, brands need to know whether they’re being mentioned, how they’re described, and what to do about it. This is a genuinely new market, with open problems and few established playbooks.Join us for an internship in one of several open project areas: Backend Development (Java, Node.js, Python), Frontend Development (HTTP, HTML, JavaScript), Cloud Engineering, or Data Science.What's in it for you?Real impact: You’ll participate in important engineering projects that have a direct effect on Adobe’s products and platforms. Work alongside knowledgeable teams, address authentic challenges, and grow skills that count.Unforgettable memories: Our Internship Program is built to accelerate both personal and professional growth through curated learning sessions, mentorship, and peer networking.Authentic culture: At Adobe, you’re encouraged to be yourself. Our values: Create the future, Own the outcome, Raise the bar, and Be genuine build a culture where innovation thrives, ownership is celebrated, and authenticity is respected.What are we looking for?Curiosity and drive: you’re eager to learn, explore new ideas, and contribute to a global, market-leading company.Currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience is required. The anticipated graduation date should be in 2028, and the student should be located in Switzerland.Enthusiastic about programming with a solid grasp of ideas like Data Structures, OOP, Algorithms, and Problem Solving.Excited to work across data science, AI, and analytics. Help prepare and explore datasets. Experiment with machine learning models. Develop insights that support data-driven decisions across products.Solid knowledge of web technologies.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations.Team collaboration: You enjoy working with others to deliver thoughtful, end-to-end solutions.Big picture thinking: You can connect the dots between day-to-day tasks and broader organisational goals.Ability to participate in a full-time internship between July and December.What to expect from the recruitment process?Our selection process typically includes the following stages: a 60-minute online assessment, followed by a visit to our office where we conduct a 60-minute technical interview with the team, and a 45-minute soft-skills conversation with the Hiring Manager.About AdobeAdobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe togetherAt Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com.AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Data42 (Palantir Foundry)

Salary Range:CHF129,500.00 - CHF240,500.00 Job Description SummaryLocation: Basel, Switzerland #LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in officeInternal job title: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Data42About the Role:The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Data42 is an embedded technical delivery leader who partners directly with domain teams to turn high-value problems into working data and AI applications. You will rapidly prototype, iterate, and productionize solutions on Palantir Foundry, bridging users, product, and platform engineering to deliver measurable outcomes. This role blends software engineering, data engineering, and product-oriented problem solving, with a strong emphasis on user workflow adoption and operational durability. Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:  Embedded delivery and problem solving: Embed with domain teams to understand workflows, define success criteria, and translate needs into shipped capabilities; Lead discovery, solution framing, and iterative delivery from prototype to production.Build on Palantir Foundry: Design and implement end-to-end solutions in Foundry, including data pipelines, transformations, ontology alignment, and application workflows; Configure and optimize Foundry-based applications to support operational decision-making and repeatable analytics;  Apply Foundry-native patterns for permissions, auditability, performance, and release management.Data engineering and modeling: Ingest, transform, and model diverse datasets to make them usable and trustworthy for analytics and applications; Define data quality checks and ensure datasets are fit for intended use (document assumptions and limitations).Application development and integration: Build user-facing applications or workflow experiences and integrate with upstream and downstream systems as needed; Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of production applications.Cross-functional leadership: Partner closely with product managers, data scientists, data engineers, governance, and platform teams to align scope, timelines, and standards; Communicate trade-offs clearly and unblock delivery through technical and stakeholder influence.Enablement and reuse: Create reusable templates, components, and patterns to accelerate future deliveries across Data42; Mentor teammates and contribute to internal documentation, playbooks, and delivery standards.Essential Requirements:Bachelors degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related discipline.8+ years of experience working in biomedical research, bioengineering, bioinformatics or related domain.Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry is essential, building and operationalizing solutions (pipelines, ontology, applications, and access controls), with a Foundry-first engineering and delivery mindset.Solid experience in partnering with stakeholders to understand challenges and define effective solutions, developing and delivering Proof of Concepts to validate ideas and demonstrate business value.Demonstrated experience delivering software, data, or analytics products in a fast-paced, user-facing environment, with expertise in rapid prototyping to production execution.Strong programming skills and comfort working across data and application layers.Strong user empathy and workflow orientation, with proven ability to work directly with end users, clarify ambiguous requirements, and deliver iteratively.Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills, with strong reliability and operational discipline.Desirable requirements:Experience delivering solutions in regulated or sensitive-data environments, with strong attention to access control and audit needs.Familiarity with product discovery methods (problem framing, value definition, iterative MVP delivery).Experience with analytics, AI, or machine learning enablement within production applications.​Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Benefits & Rewards  At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:  CHF 129,500 to CHF 240,500 .The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Why Novartis?Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureJoin our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Skills DesiredArtificial Intelligence (AI), Biostatistics, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Nlp (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) And Genai (Inactive), Organization Awareness (Inactive), Pandas (Python) (Inactive), Python (Programming Language), R Programming, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Structured Query Language (SQL), Time Series Analysis