Senior Data Scientist, Gen AI Foundation

Senior Data Scientist, GenAI Foundation – Role Overview

Supports back‑end product development and focuses on building and scaling next‑generation agentic infrastructure.

• Design and build extensible, multi‑agent infrastructure and foundational systems for high‑performing agentic components.
• Establish governance frameworks for agents and data sources, ensuring compliance with Genentech/Roche security, observability, and compliance standards.
• Stay at the forefront of generative AI infrastructure and security, proactively integrating emerging technologies.
• Influence critical technical decisions and priorities, balancing business goals with scalable, reliable AI system requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional business units and global Roche stakeholders to integrate agentic solutions into broader digital strategies.
• Advocate AI literacy organization‑wide, mentoring peers and stakeholders to build a shared AI‑savvy culture.
• Maintain collaborative team culture, surface systemic issues to leadership, and ensure adherence to all laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Expert‑level grasp of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and document optimization (chunking), deep proficiency in vector and graph databases, SQL, and AI‑generated SQL techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with LLM frameworks (Lang Chain, Lang Graph, AWS Agent‑core) and mastery of Gen AI tools, including MCP and A2A protocols.
• Proven ability to transform traditional ML models and API services into agentic, MCP‑compliant tools within multimodal architectures.
• Comprehensive mastery of observability tools for agentic systems, optimizing cost, reliability, and latency trade‑offs.

• Building infrastructure for Gen AI products in B2B environments.
• Experience with multimodal Gen AI tools, especially voice‑based interfaces.
• Knowledge of security protocols common in enterprise environments.
• Work experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industries.

South San Francisco, CA. Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week on campus. Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

Salary range: $177,310 – $329,290 (South San Francisco). Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, and location. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

Genentech is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination, including on the basis of veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes. All employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.