Senior Software Developer, ML Platform

<p><b><span>The Role</span></b></p><p>Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.</p><p><br/>As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.</p><p><br/>Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.​</p><p></p><p>Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.​</p><p></p><p>Moderna is seeking a Senior Software Developer (SDE) / Machine Learning Engineer (MLE) to join the ML Platform Team in Warsaw. This role is pivotal in developing tools and infrastructure to support data scientists in both experimentation and productionalization of machine learning models. As a Sr. SDE, you will work closely with data science and application teams to deliver real-world AI/ML applications that drive Moderna’s mission forward.</p><p>We are looking for an individual who is deeply curious, has an excellent work ethic, and is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge machine learning and software engineering to bring novel mRNA therapeutics and vaccines to market—ultimately improving the lives of patients worldwide.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Here’s What You’ll Do</span></b></p><p><b><span>Your key responsibilities will be:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Lead the design and development of software systems supporting machine learning solutions, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and robustness.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Architect and implement end-to-end machine learning pipelines, including data ingestion, preprocessing, re-training, evaluation, deployment, CI/CD, and automated testing.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Develop and maintain high-performance APIs and microservices to support AI-driven applications.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Optimize existing ML systems for performance and scalability.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Implement best software development practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations throughout the development lifecycle.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Your responsibilities will also include:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Collaborating closely with data scientists, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across a variety of programming languages.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring reliability and performance of deployed ML systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Staying up to date with the latest advancements in AI and ML, integrating innovative technologies into Moderna’s software ecosystem.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><b><span>We Digitize Everywhere Possible</span></b><span> – You will be at the forefront of building and optimizing AI-driven applications, leveraging modern software engineering and machine learning tools to drive real-world impact. Your ability to harness digital advancements and implement scalable ML pipelines will be crucial to Moderna’s success.​</span></p></li><li><p><b><span>We Push Past Possible</span></b><span> – The challenges in AI/ML within biotech are complex and unprecedented. You must be bold in experimentation, fearless in problem-solving, and relentless in driving innovation, ensuring our ML systems are best-in-class and impactful to global healthcare.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Extensive experience (5+ years) in software engineering, with a focus on AI and machine learning.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated understanding of and prior experience with ML workflows</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience building tools to deploy ML models to the cloud using CI/CD</span></p>