Director, Build Engineer
Pfizer
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Hands-on software engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying production-grade AI systems within Pfizer's Medical Affairs AI Acceleration portfolio. Main objectives include translating solution architecture and product requirements into scalable AI-powered platforms, integrating Agentic AI and LLM capabilities, and ensuring system reliability. Responsibilities encompass full-stack development, AI-augmented coding and verification, data and system integration, and collaboration with solution architecture, product management, and UX teams. The role oversees the full lifecycle from prototypes to deployment, emphasizing code quality, maintainability, and documentation. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; 8+ years of software engineering experience; proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud architecture (AWS or Azure), API design, CI/CD, and AI/ML integration; experience scaling prototypes into production systems, with strong verification and review discipline. Preferred skills include pharma or regulated industry experience, familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, MLOps tooling, Veeva CRM, Salesforce integrations, and relevant certifications (AWS/Azure). High-value: focus on AI/ML, LLM, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration; deployment in global pharma context with cross-functional collaboration; hybrid work model with travel for onsite meetings; demanding schedule with off-hours work for global coordination.