Senior Systems Engineer

AbCellera • Vancouver, BC

22h • CA$102,000 - CA$128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to own and evolve the IT systems behind our drug discovery and development pipeline, and to lead the modernization of how we operate them. You’ll shape the technical architecture across our hybrid cloud and on-prem environment, set the direction for where it goes next, and stay hands-on in the systems you’re responsible for. We're looking for someone whose leadership shows up in their craft - through technical judgment, architectural thinking, and the kind of depth that others naturally orient around.

Requirements

• Deep experience building and operating cloud (AWS) and on-prem infrastructure, and you’ve led technical projects end-to-end: shaping architecture, making pragmatic tradeoffs, and bringing others along
• Continuous learner who is curious about how things work end-to-end, interested in the science your work supports, and energized by an environment that’s evolving
• Systems thinker, and execute with modern practices; infrastructure-as-code, automation, and observability are core tools, not afterthoughts
• 8+ years of related experience operating production infrastructure, in addition to a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience in a technical field)
• Raised the technical bar of a team through mentorship, thought leadership, and direct execution, whether or not you’ve formally managed anyone
• Can adapt your communication style to influence diverse stakeholders, including engineers, developers, and scientists; you enjoy collaborating on solutions and making connections to facilitate problem solving

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with 6+ years of related experience in addition to a Master’s degree will also be considered
• Experience with cloud-native modernization (containers, serverless)
• Supporting scientific or manufacturing environments
• Working in regulated industries (GxP, SOC2, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Designing building, and evolving IT systems supporting corporate, scientific and manufacturing workloads; we have a hybrid environment including both cloud and on-prem systems
• Partnering with engineering, scientific, and platform teams to modernize and optimize our IT infrastructure
• Building and improving standards for systems architecture and operations; you will use infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, and automation to improve service consistency and quality
• Driving improvements in the availability, resilience, and efficiency of our high-impact systems
• Helping to shape our infrastructure roadmap, balancing pragmatic near-term improvements with future platform needs
• Leading and mentoring within and beyond our team; growing the engineers and administrators around you and serving as a trusted advisor on hard technical problems

Benefits

• Equity
• Annual bonus dependent on team and company performance
• 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution
• CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
• Annual vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Scientific and technical mentorship
• Strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work, clubs, and socials

What This Job Offers

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