As a senior software engineer on Pfizer’s cutting-edge AI team, you will design and develop full-stack applications that integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI capabilities into pharmaceutical research workflows. Your daily tasks include collaborating with medicinal chemists and biomedical scientists to translate scientific challenges into technical solutions, developing scalable backend services using Python frameworks for data processing and LLM orchestration, and creating modern frontend interfaces in React and TypeScript. You will also deploy and maintain production systems on AWS cloud infrastructure while contributing to the development of semantic frameworks that enhance AI-driven knowledge systems for drug discovery. This role requires a PhD or Master’s degree with relevant experience, strong technical problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, and React.js. Experience with LLM frameworks, vector databases, and DevOps practices is preferred.
Skills
Python
TypeScript
React
FastAPI
AWS
Docker
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Hugging Face Transformers
OpenAI API
PyTorch
Vector databases
Semantic search technologies
DevOps best practices
Jenkins
GitLab CI
What you'll do
Design and implement full stack applications integrating LLM capabilities into scientific workflows.
Develop scalable backend services using Python frameworks for data processing and vector search in AI-driven research tools.
Create modern frontend interfaces with React and TypeScript to enhance researcher productivity and user experience.
Implement retrieval-augmented generation systems and conversational AI interfaces for automating knowledge work in pharmaceutical research.
Deploy and maintain production systems on AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on reliability and performance.
What we're looking for
PhD or Master’s degree with 2+ years experience building AI-powered research applications
Strong technical problem-solving skills translating scientific requirements into software solutions
2+ years programming in Python and TypeScript for production-quality software
Portfolio of full stack applications using Python backends and React frontends required
Experience with modern web frameworks including FastAPI and React.js
Excellent communication and collaboration skills working effectively in cross-functional teams
Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure, services, and DevOps best practices
Market check
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Below market
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Employer
About Pfizer
Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals
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