Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

The PDS BI&T Analytics and AI Enablement Sr. Software Engineer (AI/ML) role is accountable for developing AI/ML & Gen AI Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI/ML Models & Gen AI solutions in Product Development and Supply – Analytics & AI Enablement organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Design and develop systems that combine retrieval-based methods with generative models to enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated content.
• Utilize Vector Embeddings: Develop and optimize vector embeddings for various applications, including semantic search, recommendation systems, and natural language understanding.
• Design autonomous agent systems performing multi-step tasks beyond simple chatbots.
• Work on Agentic Design Patterns & any one of the frameworks like Langgraph, Agent SDK, Crew AI etc
• Create reusable agent node libraries and extensible platform patterns supporting multiple business domains
• Collaborate with other engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions and reusable components.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
• Design versioning strategies and testing frameworks for agent workflows (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to best practices for software development.
• Develop and maintain documentation for AI/ML models, algorithms, and processes.
• Work with large datasets, perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Deploy and monitor AI/ML models in production environments, ensuring reliability and robustness.
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or other specialized AI domains.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 5-7 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Agentic AI and AI/ML.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JS/React.
• Solid understanding of AIML algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Experience in implementing and production deployment of at least 2 Agentic AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using tools like Pandas, NumPy, and SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Ideal Candidates Would Also Have:

• Prior experience in global life sciences especially in the PDS functional area will be a plus
• Experience working internationally with a globally dispersed team including diverse stakeholders and management of offshore technical development team(s)
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or equivalent is preferred

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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