Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is an immunology company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by treating and preventing infectious diseases and other serious conditions, including viral-associated diseases. Vir has assembled two technology platforms that are designed to modulate the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current clinical development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting hepatitis delta and hepatitis B viruses and human immunodeficiency virus. Vir has several preclinical candidates in its pipeline, including those targeting influenza A and B, COVID-19, RSV/MPV and HPV.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to be the first company to be ranked at the top of the Deloitte Fast 500 list two years in a row (2023 & 2022)!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Data Science and Operations (DSO) group is looking for a Lead Data Platform Architect to join the Data Engineering team in San Francisco. You will report to the Senior Director of Data Engineering and will collaborate with multiple departments across Vir. You will build data platforms and analytical capabilities to enhance business operations throughout the organization.
DSO is made up of engineers, bioinformaticians, genome analysts, and machine learning specialists building data infrastructure, pipelines, and data analytics across Vir.
This is an onsite role and you will work a few days each week from our HQ in San Francisco.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of an enterprise healthcare data lake.
- Help design core data platforms to allow the building of bioinformatics pipelines, machine learning models, data science applications and custom applications and dashboards.
- Participate as a member of the VIR data architecture forum group.
- Evaluate and select AWS technologies including data governance technologies to support building an enterprise healthcare data lake.
- Develop a scalable and reliable infrastructure that supports bioinformatics pipelines and machine learning model deployment.
- Be a liaison between IT, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and the Data Engineering Team
- Review and enhance documentation and the Vir knowledgebase.
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
- 12+ years development experience in Python or similar object-oriented languages.
- 5+ years of experience as a full stack developer.
- Experience as lead or principal data engineer.
- Deep experience with AWS technologies, APIs, MLOps.
- Build data lakes using AWS or similar technologies.
- Design and build data processing pipelines using Next flow, Airflow, or similar technologies.
- Enterprise data governance, the machine learning lifecycle and LLMs and their use.
- Code/Build/Deployment: GIT, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes.
- Scientific pipelines, i.e. Bioinformatics (genomic processing) pipelines, on AWS or other cloud vendors.
- Executive level dashboard using Tableau or Spotfire.
- Database experience, i.e. opensource vector databases like Milvus, Pinecone.
- Relevant certifications would include AWS Certified Data Analytics or AWS Certified Machine Learning.
- BS in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
The expected salary range for this position is $168,500.00 to $246,500.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir’s compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with your experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity and many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all onsite employees!
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