The Role:

At Moderna, we strive to make the greatest possible impact on humanity with mRNA medicines. We are seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to focus on building and operating the ecosystem used to develop and manufacture individualized medicines to combat cancer. This role requires a visionary leader and a hands-on builder who provides strategic technical leadership and direction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, quality control, data, robotics, AI platforms, and other areas within Digital to deliver technical solutions that enhance efficiency, accelerate delivery to patients, and reduce the costs of our medicines.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Break down complex problems into simple, straightforward solutions, understanding system interdependencies and limitations.

• Drive the technical vision by providing expert knowledge in performance, multi-tenancy, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices, and guide teams in delivery.

• Provide overall architectural guidance for engineering initiatives, while establishing principles, frameworks, and standards to promote the adoption of the best engineering practices.

• Manage major technical incidents, minimizing downtime and impact while implementing strategic corrective actions to prevent future recurrences.

• Balance technical leadership with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology choices for the use case.

• Help the engineering team deliver excellent results through rapid iterations and cultivate engineering and operational excellence through metrics and continuous learning.

• Scale yourself through comprehensive documentation.

• Represent the company at technical conferences, industry events, and in interactions with partners and customers, promoting Moderna’s technical expertise and thought leadership.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer

• 5+ years of experience working on large, complex projects in a technical leadership capacity.

• 5+ years of proven experience in designing, building, and operating complex software systems, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven expertise in designing and building complex distributed systems.

• Deep hands-on technical expertise in large-scale full stack development and building complex distributed systems.

• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Proficiency in modern development methodologies and tools.

• Expertise in public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Expertise in driving organizational transformation and fostering a culture of innovation.

• Strong business judgment and decision-making skills.

• Expertise with Agile development methodology.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to operate at various levels of the organization and communicate effectively with senior leaders.

Under Washington State law, Moderna is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the jobs covered by this description.  Base compensation for these positions in Washington State range from $260,000 - $285,000. Actual salary determinations will take into account factors such as work location, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.  Compensation decisions are made on the facts and circumstances of each case.

In addition to base compensation Moderna employees are eligible for a comprehensive incentive compensation package including an annual cash bonus, new hire equity and an annual refresh, 401(k) match, competitive and inclusive medical, dental, and vision coverage options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, Life, LTD, and STD insurance, paid family leave offerings, including at least 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, lifestyle spending account, adoption, surrogacy, and family-planning benefits, generous paid time off, including:

•    Vacation, sick time, and observed Company-wide holidays

•    Paid volunteer time to participate within your community

•    Discretionary winter holiday shut down

•    Paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years, and every 3 years after

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [email protected].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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