IT / Software positions at Roche

Research software engineering and IT positions in academia are growing as computational methods become central to modern research. Roles range from scientific programmers and data engineers to research software engineers and HPC specialists. These positions are typically well-paid relative to other academic roles and offer the chance to work on cutting-edge problems without the publish-or-perish pressure.

• •Growing field: research software engineering recognised as a career path
• •Languages: Python, R, C++, Julia common; web stacks for platforms
• •Often permanent or long-term contracts at core facilities
• •Competitive salaries, especially in Switzerland and Germany