Amgen · 1 day ago
Director - Software Development Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$223K/yr - $303K/yr
8+ years expAmgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. As a Director of Software Development Engineering, you will drive the strategy and implementation of software solutions, lead a team of engineers, and ensure the successful adoption of internal platforms across the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop strategic vision for software platform services in alignment with the company’s overall strategy
Provide support to the Amgen Technology Executive Leadership and oversee the development of a Community of Practice for software Platforms
Foster a culture of innovation, identify and implement software solutions that drive value to our stakeholders
Ensure the adoption of best practices and latest advancements in technologies across functions and business
Drive the design, development and deployment of scalable software platforms and reusable accelerators that enable and increase the value of application and product teams across the enterprise
Ensure the security, reliability of software platforms and seamless integration with existing systems
Drive the software platform capabilities implementation, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget
Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand demand and develop solutions to meet business needs
Develop and enforce governance frameworks to manage the usage and adoption of software platforms
Lead and mentor a team of Engineers and Architects and foster a culture of continuous development and learning
Monitor team performance and present updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree and 4 years of full stack software engineering, cloud computing or Software Development experience
Master's degree and 7 years of full stack software engineering, cloud computing or Software Development experience
Bachelor's degree and 9 years of full stack software engineering, cloud computing or Software Development experience
8-10 years of experience in full stack software engineering, cloud computing with a robust blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking and leadership abilities focusing on software development
Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale technology projects and teams with a track record of delivering innovative and impactful solutions
Hands on experience with latest framework and libraries, such as LangChain, llamaindex, Agentic framework, vectorDB, LLM, Experienced with CICD DevOps/MLOps
Hands on experience with cloud computing services, such as AWS Lambda, container technology, SQL, NoSQL databases, API Gateway, SageMaker, Bedrock, etc
Exceptional communication and people skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and build new partnerships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills/writing skills; active listening skills; attention to detail. Strong process/business writing skills
Experience in people management and passion for mentorship, culture and fostering the development of talent
Ability to translate business and stakeholder feedback into accurate and efficient processes using clear language and format
Strong analytic/critical-thinking and decision-making abilities
Must be flexible and able to manage multiple activities and priorities with minimal direction in a rapidly changing and demanding environment
Preferred
Cloud Platform certification (AWS, Azure, GCP), specialized in solution architect, DevOps
Platform certification (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks)
Proficient in Python, JavaScript, SQL; Hands on experience with full stack software development, NoSQL database, docker container, container orchestration system, automated testing, and CICD DevOps
Build a high performing team of software development experts, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure employee growth and satisfaction to drive long-term organizational success
Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the development lifecycle
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in software technology, provide strategic leadership, and explore new opportunities for innovation
Be an interdisciplinary team leader who is innovative, accountable, reliable, and able to thrive in a constantly evolving environment
Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes within the team
Benefits
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible.
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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