Sr. Principal Platform Engineer, Data Solutions- (Onsite)

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biopharmaceutical company is seeking a seasoned Data and Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and data platforms to create integrated solutions that address complex business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead the development of high-quality software solutions, and mentor junior members in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of neuroscience and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Health Coverage

Equity Incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data and Software Engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and maintaining data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of high-quality data solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to understand platform requirements.

Skills

Data Engineering

Software Development

Cloud Infrastructure

Data Platforms

SQL

Python

Business Intelligence

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in related fields

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Databricks

dbt

Monte Carlo

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Our portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, and a pipeline of compounds in clinical development. For over three decades, we have applied our neuroscience expertise to treat complex conditions, relentlessly pursuing medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

This role leverages expertise in Data and Software Engineering, utilizing cloud infrastructure and services to deliver integrated data platforms optimized for analytics and data utilization.

You will have extensive experience with data systems and software development, working on designing and maintaining innovative data platforms focusing on scalability, reliability, performance, and security.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and innovative environment, solving complex problems and creating integrated solutions for our business needs.

Our ideal candidate has deep experience with platforms such as AWS, Terraform, Databricks, dbt, SQL, Monte Carlo, Business Intelligence tools, GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Lead design, development, and delivery of high-quality data and software solutions to meet business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand platform requirements and design data platforms and features
• Maintain high-quality coding standards through peer reviews and best practices
• Improve operational excellence focusing on security, reliability, and performance
• Use data-driven approaches to inform decisions and propose technical solutions amid changing landscapes
• Lead code reviews, documentation, and tackle complex challenges and bug fixes
• Partner with engineering teams on enterprise initiatives
• Mentor junior team members and transfer knowledge effectively

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field with 10+ years in Data/Software Engineering
• Master's Degree in related fields preferred, with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in designing and maintaining data platforms and infrastructure
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services (S3, Lambda, Redshift, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns, data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Expertise in technologies like Databricks, Snowflake, SQL, Python, dbt, Terraform, Tableau, Power BI, Monte Carlo, Jira, and Confluence
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of experience gaps or qualifications that don't exactly match the description.

The annual base salary ranges from $154,900 to $224,400, with additional bonuses, equity incentives, and benefits including retirement plans, paid leave, and health coverage.