[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Roche Holding jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Roche Holding · San Jose, Costa Rica # Senior Data Scientist - ML Engineering & MLOps San Jose, Costa Rica Full-time Senior individual contributor Data & Analytics Listed on Roche Holding’s official careers site. Posted September 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Roche Holding’s careers site →](https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/roche-ext/job/San-Jose-Costa-Rica/Senior-Data-Scientist---ML-Engineering---MLOps_202609-123431) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Roche Holding](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/) / Senior Data Scientist - ML Engineering & MLOps ## Job description 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. The Position As a Senior Data Scientist - ML Engineering, you will join the Global Analytics and Technology Center of Excellence (GATE) in San José, Costa Rica. In this role, you will own the end-to-end path from machine learning models to scalable, reliable production systems supporting global Roche affiliates. Operating across the full MLOps and software engineering stack, you will architect cloud-native ML pipelines, build automated testing and CI/CD frameworks, instrument model observability, and set high software craftsmanship standards across the engineering team. ### The Opportunity ML Systems & Platform Engineering Architect, deploy, and maintain end-to-end production ML services, training pipelines, containerization, and orchestration (Airflow/Dagster) with strict SLAs for performance and cost. ### MLOps Capability Building Design reusable MLOps platform components including feature stores, model registries, experiment tracking, and automated CI/CD deployment pipelines using GitLab CI or GitHub Actions. ### Model Accuracy & Observability Build automated back-testing frameworks and instrumentation for tracking data/concept drift, feature anomalies, and model performance decay, translating diagnostic findings into root-cause fixes. ### Cloud & Pipeline Automation Implement cloud-native ML infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP, systematically automating manual tasks and maintaining data synchronization contracts. ### Technical Leadership & Coaching Establish engineering standards through code reviews, refactoring research code, and mentoring data scientists on production-grade software practices. ### Stakeholder Support Partner with global affiliate teams to explain predictive model outputs, address business needs, and incorporate feedback into technical roadmaps. ### Who You Are Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a quantitative discipline. 7+ years of relevant experience running and maintaining machine learning systems in production environments. Deep proficiency in Python, Linux/Bash, SQL, modern pipeline tools (Spark, dbt, Snowflake, Databricks), and clean API design. Hands-on expertise with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), MLOps tools (MLflow, Weights & Biases), orchestration (Airflow), and CI/CD automation. Proven experience in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and core ML frameworks (scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, time-series forecasting). Strong analytical mindset focused on quality control, data contracts, and system observability (experience with LLMOps, streaming/Kafka, or GPU workloads is a plus). Must be currently based in Costa Rica or hold valid work authorization for San José. No relocation benefits are offered for this position. 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. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 25 days - Location: San Jose, Costa Rica - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Roche Holding’s careers site →](https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/roche-ext/job/San-Jose-Costa-Rica/Senior-Data-Scientist---ML-Engineering---MLOps_202609-123431) ## More jobs at Roche Holding ### [Analytics & Intelligence - Lead Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/b61f970cef8335fac70a/) San Jose, Costa Rica ### [Data Science - Engagement Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/45d74abfb643b670dec8/) San Jose, Costa Rica ### [Senior Data Scientist - Generative AI & Agentic Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/1548833ed6abf67c4d3c/) San Jose, Costa Rica ### [Automation Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/32718f197320cac23a91/) San Jose, Costa Rica ### [Capital Investment Finance GBPS (Temporary)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/roche-holding/jobs/b9e913a3ae6b3b275a93/) San Jose, Costa Rica ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Engineer, Agentic AI & MLOps Engineering (5-8 years)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/c7dda8644309917a9e55/) Sandisk ### [Stage PFE - Data Scientist dans le Traitement de l'Eau F/H Rueil-Malmaison, Ile-de-France Rueil-Malmaison, Ile-de-France ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS Work placement agreement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/a42e8d16d98e13c4e7aa/) VINCI · Rueil-Malmaison, France, DE, ILE ### [Sr. Manager, Engineering - Data Infrastructure & MLOps (Hybrid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crowdstrike/jobs/d7e95c2ba9c7e56f9867/) CrowdStrike ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/a319a052d10205fb088f/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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