Director, Principal Software Engineer - Strategic Engineering

Pfizer

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 260,000 - 320,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a senior leader to guide the organizational AI and technical strategy within its digital transformation program. You will focus on code quality, architectural integrity, and AI-enabled workflows to drive enterprise impact.

You will oversee critical projects, lead engineering teams, and shape enterprise architecture while evaluating AI tools and establishing reliability and documentation standards across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in technical leadership or related roles.
  • Proven track record delivering high-impact applications for senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical strategy and architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee delivery of critical projects and ensure timely execution.
  • Lead engineering teams and develop technical leaders.
  • Shape and maintain enterprise architecture and standards.
  • Evaluate AI tools and ensure governance and compliance.
  • Establish reliability, documentation, and best-practice standards.

Skills

Leadership
Technical strategy
AI governance
Cloud platforms
DevOps
SRE practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Role

Lead organizational AI and technical strategy within Pfizer's digital transformation initiatives, focusing on code quality, architecture, and AI-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

oversee delivery of critical projects, lead engineering teams, develop technical leaders, shape enterprise architecture, evaluate AI tools, and establish reliability and documentation standards.

Requirements

bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience, proven experience creating impactful applications for senior leadership, and demonstrated leadership in technical strategy.

Preferred

experience in AI governance, system design, cloud platforms, DevOps, and SRE practices.

High-Value

cross-functional leadership, AI evaluation and verification, cloud-native solutions, system architecture, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

WorkSetup

hybrid work with 25% travel.

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