Genentech · 2 weeks ago
Senior Data Engineer
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $265K/yr
4+ years expGenentech is a company focused on advancing science and healthcare access. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement data engineering solutions, partner with product managers and scientists, and develop systems for managing scientific data to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and implement Data Engineering solutions that advance the Catalyst organization’s Data Fabric strategy
Partner with product managers and scientists to understand user needs, shape requirements, and translate them into actionable technical specifications
Develop and maintain systems for collecting, structuring, and storing diverse scientific data that support advanced analytics, machine learning, and other data-driven initiatives
Deliver data flows and pipelines across gCS, Research Biology, Drug Discovery, Translational Medicine, Development Sciences, and beyond
Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and the evolution of our development processes with a focus on engineering best practices
Adopt key trends and technologies with an Open Source, Cloud-first, API-first, and AI-first approach
Adopt a culture of impact, scientific excellence, continuous learning, collaboration, and curiosity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field, or equivalent experience and 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related roles
Strong proficiency in a high level programming languages such as Python or Java and strong proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases, data warehouses, or data lakes
Experience building end-to-end pipelines with AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, or similar services for ETL/ELT and serverless data processing workflows
Experience building and operationalizing a large volume data processing platform and experience working on cloud-native architectures in public clouds (ideally AWS)
Proven understanding and application of engineering best practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted partnerships with internal and external collaborators
Ability to quickly acquire new technologies and programming languages and a passion for continuous learning
Preferred
Experience with biological data and processes is a strong plus
Experience working with scientists or in a research environment is advantageous
Benefits
Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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