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The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Advanced Computing

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

The Advanced Computing Chapter at Roche Sequencing Development is the engine room for the computational power required to map the human genome. As we prepare for a a future design, we are looking for a highly analytical and technical intern to help us define the next generation of Roche’s computing infrastructure.

This internship position is located in Santa Clara, on-site.  
 

The Opportunity
 

In this role, your primary mission will be to access and understand the performance characteristics of the latest compute hardware. Your findings will directly influence the architectural decisions for our future sequencing platforms, ensuring our life-saving diagnostic tools run on the most efficient and powerful hardware available.

• Hardware Characterization: Execute performance testing and characterization of diverse compute hardware (CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs) to evaluate their suitability for upcoming sequencing workloads.

• Benchmarking & Analysis: Help design and assemble benchmarking suites and custom genomic workloads to measure throughput, latency, power consumption, and thermal efficiency.

• Reporting: Articulate technical results through clear documentation and presentations, providing data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
   

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. 

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
   

Who You Are

Required Education  
You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Master's Degree.

Required Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Adaptable, Good verbal and written communication.

​Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, Strong familiarity with Linux/Unix command-line tools and system administration.

• Hardware Knowledge: A strong understanding  in computer architecture. Knowledge of and experience with FPGAs is a significant plus.

• Tools: Experience with modern development tools including Git/GitHub and Jira.

• Soft Skills: Must be adaptable to changing project needs, open to learning complex new technologies, and articulate when communicating technical concepts to stakeholders.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 
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The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  California is $45.00 - $50.00 per hour.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Who we are

A 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.

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