Data Scientist Job at Roche, Pleasanton, CA

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  • Roche
  • Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

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 Position

As a Data Scientist you will have a strong foundation in machine learning (ML) data science and software engineering . You will have practical experience in building and deploying ML models and developing AI agents particularly for tasks involving unstructured/structured data and workflow automation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning: The candidate must be proficient in a wide range of ML algorithms from traditional models like linear regression and decision trees to more advanced deep learning architectures such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). They should understand the principles behind model training validation and hyperparameter tuning.

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): For extracting information from unstructured text strong NLP skills are essential. Look for experience with techniques like tokenization sentiment analysis named entity recognition topic modeling and using pre-trained language models like BERT GPT or others from the Hugging Face ecosystem.

  • Data Handling and Feature Engineering: They should be adept at working with various data formats and have experience in data cleaning preprocessing and transforming raw data into useful features for ML models. This includes handling missing values encoding categorical data and scaling numerical features.

  • Programming and MLOps: Proficiency in Python is a must along with a solid understanding of key libraries like Scikit-learn Pandas TensorFlow and PyTorch . Experience with MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) practices including model versioning monitoring and deployment on cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) is crucial for building and maintaining robust solutions.

  • AI Agent Architectures: Look for a candidate who understands the components of an AI agent including a Large Language Model (LLM) as the brain tools for specific tasks and a logical structure for decision-making.

  • Workflow Automation: The candidate should have practical experience in designing and implementing automated workflows. This involves integrating AI agents and ML models into existing business processes. They should be able to identify bottlenecks map out a solution and build the necessary connectors or APIs to execute tasks automatically.

  • Unstructured Data: The candidate needs to demonstrate expertise in handling various forms of unstructured data including text images and audio. This involves building pipelines to ingest process and analyze this data to extract meaningful insights or trigger actions.

Who you are:

  • Problem-Solving: The ability to break down complex business problems into manageable data-driven solutions is key. They should be able to think critically and creatively to solve real-world challenges.

  • Communication: A great candidate can clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders explaining the why and how of their solutions. This is vital for collaborating with different teams and ensuring the project meets business goals.

  • Business Acumen: The best candidates understand the business context of their work. They should be able to connect their technical solutions directly to a positive impact on the companys bottom line or operational efficiency.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $127200 - $236200.00 . Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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.


Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ promote and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. The companys policy prohibits unlawful discrimination including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status individuals with disabilities status and consistent with all federal state or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation package,

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