Senior Principal, Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

BeiGene

6d • $150,900 - $195,900

About The Position

The Senior Principal Engineer will lead the technical design and implementation of high-performance platform tools, such as BioFlow and BioAgent. This role focuses on building robust software engineering foundations and integrating AI/Agent capabilities to create intelligent, scalable digital solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with 10 - 12 years of experience in software development.
• Proficient in Java, C#/.NET Core or Python, with a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and multi-threaded programming.
• Extensive experience in developing large-scale projects, including deep knowledge of object-oriented design, UML, and design patterns.
• Proficient in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server), SQL performance optimization, and cache technologies like Redis.
• Familiar with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with CI/CD principles, Docker containerization, and Kubernetes.
• Expert in Agile development processes and proficient with collaboration tools; must exhibit excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Practical understanding of how to leverage LLMs and Agent frameworks within a standard software engineering stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex application systems based on Java, .NET Core and Python frameworks, including Web APIs, microservices, and management systems.
• Architect and build platform tools (e.g., BioFlow) that utilize AI Agents to automate workflows and enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Partner closely with Product Managers to define requirements, Front-end teams for seamless UI integration, and QA/Testing to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.
• Ensure optimal availability and scalability of systems, optimizing existing architectures to meet cutting-edge performance and security standards.
• Contribute to technology selection, scheme design, and project documentation while mentoring junior engineers in software development best practices.
• Proactively evaluate emerging technologies—particularly in the AI/Agent space—to deliver innovative, practical solutions to the team.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness
• Discretionary equity awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior