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2026 Summer Intern - RDS Sequencing Network - Sequencing Software Chapter
CompanyRoche
LocationSanta Clara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 22, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Design, write, modify, test, and debug software applications while ensuring adherence to architecture and coding standards. Contribute to project documentation and participate in design and code reviews.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
103572
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible.
Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.
Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
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About the Role
<p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><h3></h3><p></p><h3>The Position</h3><p><b><span>2026 Summer Intern - RDS Sequencing Network - Sequencing Software Chapter</span></b><br /><br /><span>We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>Department Summary</b></b></p><p></p><p><span>Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. RDS is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. The Sequencing Software Chapter is dedicated to the design, development, and maintenance of high-impact software solutions that power the next generation of sequencing. Our focus is dual-faceted:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>IVD Development: Building regulated, clinical-grade software for in vitro diagnostic platforms that enable healthcare providers to make life-critical treatment decisions with confidence.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Internal Diagnostics Lab Support: Developing sophisticated informatics tools and pipelines for internal diagnostic labs, streamlining the journey from raw biological sample to actionable data.</span></p></li></ul><p><br /><span>This internship position is located in</span><b><b> Santa Clara, on-site. </b><span> </span></b><br /> </p><p><b><b>The Opportunity</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Design, write, modify, test, and debug software applications. Write maintainable, reliable, reusable, secure, performant code.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate in design and code reviews to ensure adherence to architecture, coding standards and best practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to project documentation, including design specifications, and technical documentation.</span><br /> </p></li></ul><p><b><b>Program Highlights</b></b></p><ul><li><p><b><b>Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.</b></b></p></li><li><p><b><b>Program start dates are in May/June 2026.</b></b></p></li><li><p><b><b>A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. </b></b></p></li><li><p><span>Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Who You Are</b></b></p><p></p><p><b><b>Required Education </b></b><br />You meet one of the following criteria:</p><ul><li><p>Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate's Degree.</p></li><li><p>Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Required Majors: </b></b>Computer Science, Software Engineering, Math, or related discipline.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Required Skills: </b></b></p><ul><li><p>Proficient in Java.</p></li><li><p>Experience with micro-services architecture, messaging, multi-threading.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with database management using Postgres or other relational database.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of testing tools and frameworks, including Junit, Test NG, Mockito.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Experience with back-end framework such as Spring, Spring Boot.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.</span></p></li></ul><p><br /><b><b>Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. </b></b><br /> </p><p><span>The expected salary for this position based on the primary location of California </span><span>is<b> </b></span><span><b>$45.00 per hour. </b>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.</span></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p></p><h3>Who we are</h3><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Let’s build a healthier future, together.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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 company's 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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform" target="_blank">Accommodations for Applicants</a>.</span></p>
Key Skills
JavaMicro-Services ArchitectureMessagingMulti-ThreadingDatabase ManagementPostgresTesting ToolsJunitTest NGMockitoBack-End FrameworkSpringSpring BootCommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal Skills
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