Senior Staff Software Engineer, Research Systems

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Under the direction of the immediate manager, the Senior Staff Software Engineer, Research Systems will:

• Develop new applications with limited guidance.

• Will design the architecture of software to fit within and integrate within the existing ecosystem.

• Will work with scientists to determine important features of software that will facilitate scientific workflows.

• Will work with scientific staff to understand and optimize the scientific workflow to be used with the software developed.

• Will work with research and IT partners to ensure a framework for support and training is in place.

• Will prepare program-level and user-level documentation.

• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities to meet project deadlines. Identifies and documents business processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; OR

• Masters' degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR

• PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience

• Computer Science, Biological Sciences, structural biology computational chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Some experience in the laboratory or programming languages in a language such as C#

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of programming in C#

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

• Problem Solving: Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Discretion/ Latitude: Works under limited supervision. Follows established procedures.

• Reviews the work of others for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

• Impact: Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

• Liaison (Internal & External Influence): Primarily senior level internal company contacts. Occasional inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

• An ability to manage, develop, and improve processes and operations with software.

• Understanding of natural science

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

 

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insu