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Associate Director, Principal Data Engineer

Vir Biotechnology
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Research
Salary
$176,500 to $246,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 12+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, scientific computing, cloud architecture, or scientific application
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python and/or Java, including scalable data pipelines, APIs, services, and production-grade data
  • Experience building AI/ML-enabled scientific applications using leading LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar models
  • Experience integrating LIMS, ELN, scientific data platforms, or experiment-management systems
  • Strong AWS cloud infrastructure experience, including compute, storage, networking, security, data processing, monitoring, automation, and operational
What the job really is

The Associate Director, Principal Data Engineer at Vir Biotechnology will lead the development of AI-enabled research platforms that facilitate scientific discovery and clinical data analysis. This role involves building scalable data pipelines, designing AI workflows, and ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with various teams across the organization. The position requires a strong technical leader with expertise in data engineering, cloud architecture, and AI implementation.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $176,500 to $246,500 per year
  • Compensation package includes bonus and equity
  • Health and welfare benefit plans
  • Non-accrual paid time off
  • Company shut down for holidays
  • Commuter benefits
Things to weigh
  • Position requires three days per week in the office in San Francisco
  • No mention of remote work options
  • No specific technologies listed for data platforms beyond general categories
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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