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Sr Associate Software Engineer

Amgen is one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics for patients suffering from serious illnesses.
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Healthcare · AI · Biotech

Description For Sr Associate Software Engineer

Join Amgen, a leading biotechnology company, as a Senior Software Engineer/AI Engineer specializing in AI-powered search solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. This role combines cutting-edge AI technology with healthcare innovation, focusing on developing intelligent systems that enhance access to clinical trials, scientific literature, and regulatory documents.

As a senior engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing advanced search algorithms using NLP, machine learning, and deep learning models. You'll work with state-of-the-art technologies including LLMs (GPT, BERT, BioBERT), vector databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). The position requires expertise in Python, various AI/ML frameworks, and modern MLOps practices.

The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare by building systems that empower researchers and clinicians with faster, smarter access to critical information. You'll be working in Hyderabad, India, as part of a global team dedicated to serving patients through technological innovation.

Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact patient care. The company's strong focus on biotechnology and commitment to innovation makes this an ideal position for someone looking to combine software engineering expertise with healthcare advancement.

The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of software development experience, with 2-4 years specifically in AI/ML model building. Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience with cloud platforms are essential. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and healthcare while contributing to solutions that serve patients worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Sr Associate Software Engineer

  • Design and implement search algorithms using NLP, machine learning, semantic understanding, and deep learning models
  • Build and fine-tune models for information retrieval, query expansion, document ranking, summarization, and Q&A systems
  • Support integration of LLMs for semantic and generative search
  • Train and evaluate custom models for biomedical named entity recognition
  • Build and deploy vector-based search systems
  • Work with platform engineers to integrate AI models into cloud infrastructure
  • Package and deploy search services using containerization
  • Implement GenAI solutions and contribute to data preparation
  • Build and deploy recommendation systems models

Requirements For Sr Associate Software Engineer

Python
Java
JavaScript
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
  • Degree in computer science & engineering with 6-8 years of software development experience
  • 2-4 years of experience building AI/ML models
  • Proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers
  • Experience with search technologies like Elasticsearch, OpenSearch
  • Solid understanding of NLP techniques
  • Hands-on experience with AI models, GCP Search Engines, GCP Cloud services
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with AWS/Azure Platform
  • Knowledge of LLMs and generative AI
  • Experience in Agile software development methodologies

Benefits For Sr Associate Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Total Rewards Plans aligned with local industry standards

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