Principal Software Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead automation initiatives across biopharma operations, including R&D, manufacturing, and finance. You will design rapid PoC tools to streamline workflows in FDA-regulated environments.

You will collaborate with process SMEs, validate computerized systems, and drive lifecycle management within Agile teams, ensuring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and contributing to digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in automation testing with UFT, Selenium, Automation Anywhere.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, VBScript, VBA and GxP regulated systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with process SMEs to translate process needs into validated digital solutions.
• Support computerized systems validation, documentation, and lifecycle management.
• Work within Agile frameworks, supporting CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and regulatory standards.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

C#

VBScript

VBA

GxP regulated systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

UFT

Selenium

Automation Anywhere

Job description

Role:

Principal Software Engineer leading automation solutions within biopharma operations, R&D, manufacturing, and finance.

Objectives:

design and develop rapid Proof-of-Concept (POC) automation tools to streamline workflows, improve quality, and enhance productivity, supporting GxP and FDA-regulated environments.

Responsibilities:

• collaborate with process SMEs to translate process needs into validated digital solutions
• support computerized systems validation, documentation, and lifecycle management
• work within Agile frameworks, supporting CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins
• ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years' experience in automation testing using UFT, Selenium, Automation Anywhere
• proficiency in Java, C#, VBScript, VBA, and supporting GxP regulated systems
• experience supporting CSV activities and managing projects through full lifecycle.

Preferred:

• experience with incident, problem, and change management
• strong documentation skills
• familiarity with FDA regulations.

High-value:

automation in regulated environments, cross-disciplinary project leadership, supporting digital transformation in biopharma operations, with telecommuting flexibility.