Vir is leveraging immunologic breakthroughs to address unmet patient needs in infectious disease and beyond. Backed by SoftBank VF.
About the role
Vir Biotechnology is seeking an Associate Director, Principal Data Engineer to lead scalable data, cloud, software, and AI-enabled research platforms that support scientific discovery, clinical data analysis, and program decision-making. This role will build the foundation for AI-powered research workflows, including AI agents for research, QC/QA, and scientific/regulatory reporting, while partnering across Research, Clinical, Data Science, TechOps, Competitive Intelligence, and IT.
What they're looking for
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, or a related technical
- 12+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, scientific computing, cloud architecture, or scientific application
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and/or Java, including scalable data pipelines, APIs, services, and production-grade data
- Experience building AI/ML-enabled scientific applications using leading LLMs such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar models, including RAG, knowledge search, agentic workflows, and governance
- Experience integrating LIMS, ELN, scientific data platforms, or experiment-management systems such as Experimenta to support data capture, analysis, quality review, and scientific
- Strong AWS cloud infrastructure experience, including compute, storage, networking, security, data processing, monitoring, automation, and operational
More about this role
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN ® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN ® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
Vir Biotechnology is seeking an Associate Director, Principal Data Engineer to lead scalable data, cloud, software, and AI-enabled research platforms that support scientific discovery, clinical data analysis, and program decision-making.
This role will build the foundation for AI-powered research...
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