Associate Principal Engineer - Analytics PlatformExelixis • Alameda, California, United States
Associate Principal Engineer - Analytics Platform
Exelixis
- Alameda, California, United States
- Alameda, California, United States
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The Associate Principal Engineer – Cloud Platform will support the design and creation of cloud-based products and services to meet the technology needs of Exelixis. This position will help define and design our cloud platform, which includes cloud automation tools and standards, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling and AWS account provisioning automation. This position will also work with application support teams to re-define the interface between our cloud platform products and application installation and configuration processes. Product Strategy & Product Road Map
Supports the translation of overall direction and strategy and communicates across organizational levels and functions. Works toward long‑range goals and objectives. Assignments are primarily self‑initiated. Understands key business processes and business areas. Acts as resource and provides direction to others. Product Development & Delivery
Guides the successful completion of major initiatives or programs and leads large complex projects. Refines end‑to‑end development processes, from ideation through CI/CD, security scanning, and production monitoring. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Develops and applies complex and often long‑term strategies on specific projects. Act as the technical expert to be sought for guidance on new technology direction. Stakeholder Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Translates overall direction and strategy and communicates across organizational levels, to influence executives when needed. Leads strategic initiatives and ensures successful executions. Acts as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance
Owns the oversight of documentation of infrastructure and work instructions for systems and applications. Develops approaches and implements solutions to mitigate future incidents. Ensures that completed work delivers long‑term value and enhances platform performance to maintain maximum functionality. Makes decisions regarding access, permissions, and security controls across systems. Subject Matter Expertise
Serves as the SME for general engineering issues and platform strategy. Mentors and coaches engineers across the team, fostering technical excellence. Keeps abreast of industry trends and evaluates platform needs for future growth. Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities. Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills
Master's degree in a relevant field and 9 years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 11 years of related experience; or Equivalent combination of education or years of experience. Technical certification may be required. Experience
At least 10 years of experience in cloud infrastructure in a highly available and production environment. Experience working in a SOX and FDA regulated environment is a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced level knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), especially with services related to hosting: EC2, RDS, Systems Manager, IAM, etc. Advanced level knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform. Intermediate level knowledge of cloud and infrastructure automation. Intermediate level knowledge of modern development and deployment practices of continuous integration and continuous deployment. Experience in pharma/biotech environments with GxP and regulated systems. Strong product ownership skills (backlog prioritization, stakeholder alignment, release planning). Understanding of platform governance, access controls, and audit/compliance requirements. Ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders (business, data, engineering). Experience working with vendors and managed services partners. Experience in analytics platforms (Posit, Tableau, Spotfire). Solid expertise in Posit (Workbench, Connect, Package Manager). Work Environment / Physical Demands
Our office is a modern, open‑plan space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace. This position will require minimal travel. Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $182,000 - $259,000 annually, adjusted for geographic region and other factors. Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, discretionary annual bonus program, and long‑term incentives. Employees receive 15 accrued vacation days in the first year, 17 paid holidays including a company‑wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days per calendar year. Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in the application process, please email recruiting@exelixis.com. Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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