Staff Software Engineer

Lilly-Lilly

Staff Software Engineer building cohesive workflows for biotech using AI/ML at Lilly. Owning product development end-to-end with a focus on user experience and scalability.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $177,000 - $270,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and architecting software products, particularly in integrating AI models into cohesive workflows for biotech applications. Strong ability to navigate enterprise infrastructure and compliance while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring high-quality code standards.

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Software EngineeringSaaS Product DevelopmentAI Model IntegrationEnterprise Infrastructure NavigationTeam Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSaaS DevelopmentAI Model IntegrationCode ReviewTestingRelease ProcessOn-Call SupportData IntegrationApplication ArchitectureWorkflow Development

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

BiotechEnterprise SecurityCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the product
Own product surfaces end-to-end–frontend, backend, data, integrations–whatever the problem requires
Architect and build the application layer that wraps Lilly’s AI models into reliable, cohesive workflows for biotech customers
Make a set of point solutions feel like a product
Set the engineering bar from scratch–code review, testing, release process, on-call
Mentor other engineers as the team grows
Navigate enterprise infrastructure, security, and compliance requirements without disrupting development progress
Represent engineering in conversations with external biotech partners when it matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of shipping SaaS products used by real customers
Demonstrated experience operating as a senior or staff IC on a small team–not just as a senior IC on a large one
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)