Staff Software Engineer, TuneLab
Eli Lilly and Company
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Senior Software Engineer at Lilly TuneLab, focusing on transforming Lilly's AI/ML drug discovery models into scalable SaaS products for biotech clients. Responsibilities: develop end-to-end product surfaces, architect application layers integrating AI models, optimize technologies for performance and reliability, and establish engineering standards. Collaborate closely with product, design, and data science teams; mentor junior engineers; and ensure compliance with enterprise infrastructure and security protocols. Qualifications: Bachelor's in CS or related field, 8+ years in software engineering, experience delivering SaaS solutions, proficiency in full-stack development, API design, cloud deployment, and AI/ML integration. Preferred: background in life sciences, pharma, or health tech; startup experience; building B2B SaaS products, especially in biotech or drug discovery contexts. High-Value: AI/ML for drug discovery, federated learning, SaaS development, early-stage biotech ecosystem, cross-functional stakeholder engagement. WorkSetup: Full-time; location not specified but requires working within Lilly's enterprise infrastructure.