Software Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied​/Software), Backend Developer

** Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients*
* At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas
-Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

** Software Engineer*
* ** What you will do*
* Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will contribute to the development and maintenance of our web applications by working on both front-end and back-end technologies. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to take on challenges in software development.

+ Develop and maintain front-end applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks, preferably ReactJS.

+ Develop and manage back-end services using languages such as Python or Node.js, leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure.

+ Experience building or integrating applications with generative AI, LLMs, agentic workflows, RAG patterns, or AI orchestration frameworks.

+ Create innovative solutions leveraging the latest technologies.

+ Collaborate with the design and product teams to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.

+ Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code.

+ Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

+ Maintain system uptime and optimal performance

+ Learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends

** What we expect of you*
* We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The software professional we seek will have these qualifications.

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Master's degree

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Bachelor's degree and 2 years of software development experience

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Associate's degree and 6 years of software development experience

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High school diploma / GED and 8 years of software development experience

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* Functional

Skills:

** Must-Have

Skills:

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* + Hands on experience with web development, proficient with HTML, CSS, Java Script

+ Hands on experience with backend development, proficient with SQL/No

SQL database, proficient in Python and SQL

+ Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

** Good-to-Have

Skills:

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* + Experienced with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture.

+ Experience building or integrating applications with generative AI, LLMs, agentic workflows, RAG patterns, or AI orchestration frameworks.

+ Experience in SQL/NOSQL database, vector database for large language models

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Experience with popular large language models

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Experience with various frameworks like Langchain or llama

Index for developing applications

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Experience with prompt engineering, model fine tuning

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Experience with Dev Ops CICD build and deployment pipeline

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Experience with design patterns, data structures, test-driven development.

** Education and Professional

Certifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering preferred, other Engineering field is considered.

+ Cloud Computing certificate preferred

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* Soft Skills:

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* + Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

+ High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

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