Principal Engineer, AI/ML Operations

Johnson & Johnson•Hopewell Township, NJ

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for Principal Engineer, AI/ML Operations. AI/ML Engineer: to productize, optimize, deploy and scale AI/ML products Description: We’re seeking an AI Operations Engineer who specializes in designing, testing, deploying and scaling complex software systems, primarily in scientific or ML-driven environments.

Requirements

Deep understanding of system design and software architecture
Strong QA/QC background with experience in manual & automated testing
Proven ability to implement test frameworks
Expertise in refactoring complex, scientific, or ML codebases
Strong experience with testing tools (we use Pytest) and scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Knowledge of API testing, data validation, and data pipeline testing
Ability to analyze and improve legacy code for testability
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Good understanding of scientific computing and ML frameworks
Experience with high-performance computing or large-scale scientific systems
Comfortable working in a relatively fast-moving environment where priorities may shift and initiative is valued
Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and find solutions
Comfortable working independently, but also a strong team player
Experience with Jenkins, Sonarqube

Nice To Haves

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cognitive Computing
Corporate Governance
Critical Thinking
Curious Mindset
Data Structures
Emerging Technologies
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Human-Computer Relationships
Industry Analysis
Machine Learning (ML)
Organizing
Process Improvements
Program Management
Quality Auditing
Research and Development
SAP Product Lifecycle Management
Scripting Languages

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, reviewing, testing and deployments of machine learning software pipelines
Automate manual processes for AI/ML products
Lead system design reviews, advocating best practices for architecture and reliability
Develop and implement automated testing frameworks
Refactor and improve unstructured scientific or ML codebases for modularity and robustness
Identify and implement test plans for complex software components, APIs, and data pipelines
Collaborate closely with data scientists and developers to embed testing and quality checkpoints
Establish testing standards and workflows for continuous integration and deployment
Conduct code reviews with a focus on design, testability, and maintainability
Document system design decisions, test cases, and best practices

Benefits

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Additional information can be found through the link below.
https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits