Engineering & AI Technical Lead
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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the hands-on development of full-stack applications integrated with AI/ML and GenAI capabilities for global pharma and enterprise use cases
Design, build, and maintain scalable front-end, back-end, API, and AI-enabled application components across cloud-native platforms
Collaborate with product, engineering, data science, and business teams to deliver intuitive, high-performance digital solutions
Develop and integrate AI/ML models, LLM-based services, and intelligent workflows into enterprise applications
Drive best practices in software engineering, testing, code quality, security, and performance optimization
Support CI/CD automation, production deployments, monitoring, and issue resolution in partnership with DevOps teams
Lead a high-performing DevOps team in a matrixed environment; promote a culture of empowerment, continuous learning and operational excellence
Skills and Experience:
15+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering with strong hands-on development expertise with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related field, 13+ years of experience with Master’s degree. Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or similar regulated industries preferred.
Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks, back-end technologies, APIs, databases, and cloud-native application development required
Experience integrating AI/ML or GenAI capabilities into enterprise applications
Strong understanding of scalable application architecture, microservices, and secure coding practices
Experience with cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development methodologies
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills within global teams
Prior experience as a people manager in a global, matrixed environment; able to build a high-performing, empowered team
Strong customer service orientation; able to prioritize a complex portfolio of activities and deliver elegant solutions that meet business goals
Familiarity with LLM orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and AI application architectures preferred
Exposure to MLOps, observability, and AI model deployment practices
Experience building data-intensive or analytics-driven enterprise platforms
Relevant certifications in cloud, AI/ML, or full-stack engineering technologies preferred.
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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