Principal System Engineer II
Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Principal System Engineer II will play a key role in the development of the Roche sequencer, focusing on the overall system performance, integration and verification of the hardware, software and reagents from a platform perspective. The Principal System Engineer II will be a leader of the system development at the platform level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include:

* The development of test and measurement methodology for the characterization of the sequencing platform. This includes: test design, metrology tools and methods, analysis methodology, data management and reporting.


* The design, execution, analysis and presentation of experiments to measure specific system sequencing performance parameters such as repeatability, reliability and accuracy.


* Development of detailed platform process descriptions through a deeper understanding of underlying system physics.


* Integration of higher level system components, test and characterization of the interaction of components.


* Development of requirements and specifications for the sequencing platform.


* Characterization of sequencing and assay performance. Verification of the performance against requirements.


* Preparation of feasibility plans, execution and reporting of results.


* Preparation of sequencing verification test cases, collection and analysis of sequencing data, reporting of results.


* People management responsibility for direct reports and/or indirect reports



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* BS/MS in engineering, sciences, or related field and 12+ years of experience OR Ph.D with 7+ years related experience.
* Experience with sequencing system development including verification of sequencing systems is required.
* Strong technical knowledge, proven leadership skills, and proven record of accomplishments.
* Must be organized and detail oriented.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Technical Development, Technical Development > Medical Device Technology Development