Data & AI Engineer

Sanofi; Paris; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Public transport coverage 80%

Paid leave & RTT

Job summary

Sanofi in Paris is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to design end-to-end data pipelines and data models within our Digital Commercial Accelerator team. You will ensure scalable, reliable cloud workflows and enable AI-ready data for applications, collaborating with business and tech stakeholders.

The role emphasizes hands-on data engineering, ETL/ELT, and modern cloud tooling, with a hybrid work setup requiring onsite presence on Mon-Wed.

Qualifications

• Designing and implementing data pipelines and data warehouse solutions in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and production orchestration.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; English language requirement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines that transform raw data into valuable insights, ensuring scalability and reliability in cloud environments.
• Develop and optimize data models with a focus on query performance and efficient workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, defining clear interface contracts between data products and applications.
• Enforce data quality, standardization, observability, and governance across systems, aligning with industry compliance standards.
• Automate data ingestion processes and monitoring systems to track operational KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain pipeline health.
• Build and maintain ETL processes and machine learning workflows, providing clean AI-ready data for applications.
• Contribute to transversal data engineering best practices, including CI/CD integrations, containerized deployments, and peer reviews.

Skills

SQL & Data Warehousing

ETL/ELT

Python for data processing

Cloud platforms & orchestration

Generative AI & vector databases

CI/CD & IaC

Engineering patterns & standards

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

IICS

dbt

Python

AWS

Airflow

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

Job Title and Location

Job title: Data & AI Engineer ● Location: Paris, France ● Work Arrangements: Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday onsite)

About the job

As a data & AI engineer within our Digital Commercial Accelerator team, you will support efforts to revolutionize how Sanofi delivers life‑saving medicines through data, AI and digital innovation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and improve your expertise while contributing to impactful projects. Ready to grow your skills in a dynamic environment? Based in Paris, France, you will be part of a dynamic team driving Sanofi's digital transformation in commercial. Our Digital Commercial Accelerator is implementing cutting‑edge technologies, making our business smarter and more efficient. Join the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale, where your expertise will directly impact how we deliver treatments to patients worldwide.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines that transform raw data into valuable insights, ensuring scalability and reliability in cloud environments.
• Develop and optimize data models with a focus on query performance and efficient workloads.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, defining clear interface contracts between data products and applications.
• Enforce data quality, standardization, observability, and governance across systems, aligning with industry compliance standards and data privacy requirements.
• Automate data ingestion processes and monitoring systems to track operational KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain pipeline health.
• Build and maintain ETL processes and machine learning workflows, providing clean AI‑ready data for our applications.
• Actively contribute to transversal data engineering best practices, including design patterns, CI/CD integrations, containerized deployments, also participate in peer review of code and technical documentation.

About you Experience

• Strong track record in designing and implementing data pipelines and data warehouse solutions in cloud environments.
• Hands‑on experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and pipeline orchestration in production settings.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams, translating business needs into technical solutions.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL and data warehousing platforms (Snowflake preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with ETL tools (IICS or equivalent), data transformation tools (dbt preferred) and Python for data processing.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including orchestration frameworks (Airflow preferred).
• Strong experience with Generative AI technologies and best practices (e.g. Vector Databases).
• Good knowledge of CI/CD practices (GitHub Actions preferred), version control (Git), and infrastructure as code principles (Terraform preferred).
• Experience in designing and implementing engineering patterns and technical standards.

Soft Skills

• Collaborative mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated and able to take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills to work with both technical and business stakeholders.

Education

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Languages

• English is mandatory.

What we offer you

• A fixed salary over 12 months, supplemented by a short-term incentive, as well as a collective variable compensation based on Sanofi Group results.
• Quality health insurance,
• extended maternity/parental leave (18/14 weeks),
• enhanced support in case of illness,
• teleconsultation and second medical opinion covered by Sanofi,
• as well as many other wellness programs to discover here.
• Work‑Life Balance: 31 days of paid leave + RTT depending on your status, remote work up to 2 days/week
• Transportation: Public transport coverage up to 80%
• Savings & Retirement: Group Savings Plan and PERCOL with employer matching, and PERO
• Professional Development: Internal and international mobility opportunities, learning & development opportunities
• And more: platforms dedicated to peer-to-peer recognition & service exchanges between Sanofi employees (carpooling, home exchanges, etc.), numerous CSE benefits...

The salary range for this position is :€54,400.00 - €81,600.00 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities.

This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail. This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.

Equal opportunities

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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