Pfizer

Director – Principal Engineer, Digital R&D, Data Engineering

Pfizer

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Collegeville • California, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $156,600 - $261,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaPythonTerraformTypeScript

About the role

  • Define and deliver the platform design and architecture strategy that supports solution delivery.
  • Lead a team of platform engineers and collaborate closely with product, data science, and Digital partners.
  • Drive architectural decision, champion engineering excellence, and steer cross-functional collaboration.
  • Shape infrastructure strategies, mentor technical talent, and influence product direction across regions and business units.
  • Embed security and automation seamlessly into the development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline).
  • 8+ years of experience of hands-on infrastructure and software engineering experience.
  • Architecting scalable cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Building and securing data pipelines and infrastructure supporting advanced analytics and machine learning.
  • Leading DevSecOps initiatives in regulated environments (e.g., GxP, HIPAA).
  • Proficiency in Python, Typescript, Java, or other modern high-level language.
  • Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Helm) and CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions).
  • Deep understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., lakehouses, distributed systems).
  • Demonstrated experience in working with regulated data, compliance frameworks, and secure development practices.
  • Ability to lead complex engineering efforts across global, cross-functional teams.
  • Fluent in English; capable of clear technical communication across scientific and engineering disciplines.
Benefits
  • Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holiday and personal days.
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
  • Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
infrastructure engineeringsoftware engineeringcloud architecturedata pipeline developmentmachine learningDevSecOpsinfrastructure-as-codeCI/CDPythonTypescript
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationinfluencing