Technology 3 min read By Callum Montgomery
Perficient extinde centrul de inginerie software din Cluj pentru Roche Diagnostics
Perficient is expanding its software engineering centre in Cluj-Napoca to develop and maintain molecular testing systems for Roche Diagnostics, including the next-generation LightCycler PRO platform.
Global AI and technology consultancy Perficient is expanding its software engineering centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to support the development of molecular laboratory systems for Roche Diagnostics, the diagnostics unit of the Swiss healthcare group. The Cluj team will develop, maintain and improve the software behind PCR molecular testing systems, which laboratories use to detect pathogens and guide clinical decisions.
The central goal of the work is the development of LightCycler PRO, Roche's next-generation qPCR platform. Laboratories rely on such systems for daily testing, so the software must perform reliably and remain stable over long periods of use. Perficient says the expanded team is designed to meet that requirement, with the software directly shaping how quickly and accurately laboratories can produce results.
The Cluj engagement is not new. Perficient has worked with Roche for nearly ten years, and the Romanian team began its collaboration with Roche's pathology laboratory operations. The relationship also extends to Genentech, the pharmaceutical arm of Roche, where Perficient has maintained long-standing ties. The company's delivery network spans the United States, India, Latin America and Europe, allowing it to serve clients across several markets from a combination of local and international teams.
Beyond new development, the Cluj centre will provide ongoing support for systems that laboratories already use every day. Perficient's medical device division runs digital laboratory platforms, and its work covers workflow automation, data integration and clinical decision support. These are areas where software failures or slow updates can affect the speed and accuracy of test results, and where continuity of service matters as much as new features.
The company points to rising cybersecurity and regulatory expectations for medical laboratories as a driver of the expansion. Diagnostic systems handle sensitive patient data and operate under strict oversight, and laboratories increasingly require software that meets both security and compliance standards. Perficient says the work strengthens the reliability, performance and durability of these systems, and that it aims to speed the introduction of new innovations that benefit patients.
The announcement does not specify how many engineers will be added in Cluj, nor does it disclose the investment amount or the timeline for the expansion. The information comes from a company announcement and has not been independently verified.
Source: economedia.ro
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