Genentech

Machine Learning Engineer/Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Devops, AI for Drug Discovery

Genentech$147K — $310K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with AWS infrastructure and services (EC2, S3, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Git and Git repository management
  • Hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure management
  • Experience with Helm for Kubernetes application deployments
  • Competency in scripting languages like Python or Bash
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable ML infrastructure using AWS
  • Automate deployment and operational tasks with Terraform and Helm
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and Git repositories for ML projects
  • Collaborate with ML engineers and data scientists on infrastructure needs
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues promptly
  • Enforce security best practices for ML infrastructure
  • Document designs, processes, and operational procedures

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits available
  • Equal opportunity employer with policies against discrimination
  • Access to comprehensive company benefits and performance bonuses
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

At Roche's AI for Drug Discovery (AIDD) group (Prescient Design), we are revolutionizing drug discovery with cutting-edge machine learning techniques. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled ML Infrastructure DevOps Engineer to join our growing team within Genentech Research and Early Development AI Drug Development (gRED AIDD). This role is crucial for building and maintaining the scalable and robust infrastructure that powers our machine learning initiatives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, user-facing, and possess a "get-it-done" attitude, while consistently adhering to corporate standards and best practices.

What you'll do

Machine Learning Engineer - DevOps
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable ML infrastructure on AWS.
  • Automate deployment, monitoring, alerting, and operational tasks using tools like Terraform and Helm.
  • Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines and Git repositories for ML projects, ensuring efficient version control to support collaboration and deployment.
  • Collaborate closely with ML engineers and data scientists to understand their infrastructure needs and provide solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices for ML infrastructure.
  • Document infrastructure designs, processes, and operational procedures.
  • Contribute to initiatives independently as part of a team, delivering assigned outputs.
  • Proactively identify issues and gaps, proposing ideas and suggestions for improvements.


Senior Machine Learning Engineer - DevOps

  • Lead the architecture and delivery of significant technical solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive technical alignment and influence across teams
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable ML infrastructure on AWS.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from conception to completion and deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software." to "Who you are
  • Automate deployment, monitoring, alerting, and operational tasks using tools like Terraform and Helm.
  • Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines and Git repositories for ML projects, ensuring efficient version control to support collaboration and deployment.
  • Collaborate closely with ML engineers and data scientists to understand their infrastructure needs and provide solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices for ML infrastructure.
  • Document infrastructure designs, processes, and operational procedures.
  • Contribute to initiatives independently as part of a team, delivering assigned outputs.
  • Proactively identify issues and gaps, proposing ideas and suggestions for improvements.


Who you are

Machine Learning Engineer - DevOps
  • BS/MS with 2-3 years of industry experience required
  • Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, SageMaker, etc.
  • Strong proficiency with Git and Git repository management.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Experience with Helm for deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong ability to debug complex issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and user-facing interactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and drive projects to completion.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving requirements while adhering to corporate guidelines.
  • Ability to write clean code with little syntax/convention feedback.
  • Applies software engineering best practices (linting automation, unit testing, documentation, CI/CD).
  • Familiarity with modern machine learning methods.
  • Knowledge of and experience with high-performance computing, distributed systems, and cloud computing.


Senior Machine Learning Engineer - DevOps

  • BS/MS with 3-5 years of industry experience required
  • Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, SageMaker, etc.
  • Strong proficiency with Git and Git repository management.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Experience with Helm for deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong ability to debug complex issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and user-facing interactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and drive projects to completion.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving requirements while adhering to corporate guidelines.
  • Ability to write clean code with little syntax/convention feedback.
  • Applies software engineering best practices (linting automation, unit testing, documentation, CI/CD).
  • Familiarity with modern machine learning methods.
  • Knowledge of and experience with high-performance computing, distributed systems, and cloud computing.


Preferred
  • Experience with MLOps platforms and tools.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)


Relocation benefits are NOT available for this job posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California for the Machine Learning Engineer is $147,600, - $274,000 and New York is $141,100 - $262,100, and the Senior Machine Learning Engineer for California is $167,400 - $310,800 and New York is $160,100 - $297,300. 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.

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About Genentech

Genentech is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures drugs for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Genentech's products include treatments for cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other diseases. The company is a subsidiary of Roche, a Swiss pharmaceutical company. Genentech has been recognized for its innovative research and development, and has received numerous awards for its contributions to the biotechnology industry.
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