Bristol Myers Squibb · 10 hours ago
Director, Principal Engineer (Cloud Architect)
Madison, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$193K/yr - $234K/yr
7+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. They are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable Enterprise AI applications, driving the technical strategy for Gen AI solutions across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Enterprise GenAI Solution Development
Architect, design, and build end-to-end GenAI applications
Define solution architectures for leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalability, reliability, and security
Present and propose technical solutions that fit requirements
Plan and coordinate project deliveries to ensure timelines and business needs are met
Hands-On Engineering Leadership
Develop core features and infrastructure; write production-grade code in Python, React, and other languages as needed
Lead implementation of best software engineering practices (modularity, version control, CI/CD, automated testing)
Perform code and architecture reviews to ensure robust, maintainable, and high-performing solutions
Drive adoption of engineering best practices across the organization
Set standards for thorough, clear documentation of architectures, processes, and code
Team Management & Mentorship Directly- manage a engineering team (senior & junior engineers), overseeing hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day activities
Provide technical mentorship; foster a culture of innovation, learning, and inclusiveness
Set clear objectives, track progress, and conduct regular performance reviews
Framework Expertise
Research, design, and implement Agentic AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph
Build autonomous genAI agents capable of reasoning, multi-step workflows, and tool-usage
Optimize agent performance, reliability, and compliance for enterprise production
Evaluate emerging AI techniques, tools, and frameworks; make strategic recommendations
Champion AI/engineering best practices, foster continuous learning through tech talks and workshops
Full Stack Development & Deployment
Develop intuitive user interfaces in React; integrate front-end with back-end APIs and AI models
Collaborate with UX/UI teams to drive adoption and usability of AI applications
Maintain and evolve RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Deploy, monitor, and maintain AI applications using cloud-native infrastructure-containers, CI/CD, and observability tools
Oversee cloud resources ensuring cost optimization and performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7+ years in software/AI engineering
3+ years leading technical teams
Proven experience developing and deploying enterprise applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Advanced skills in Python, React, and familiarity with modern GenAI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, etc.)
Strong understanding of AI application lifecycle, security, compliance, and performance optimization
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Benefits
Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.33BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.75B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
Recent News
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