Senior Systems Engineer

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.

• 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 modernise and optimise 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

• You have deep experience building and operating cloud (AWS) and on‑prem infrastructure, and you’ve led technical projects end‑to‑end: shaping architecture, making pragmatic trade‑offs, and bringing others along
• You’re a 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
• You are a systems thinker, and execute with modern practices; infrastructure‑as‑code, automation, and observability are core tools, not after‑thoughts to you
• You have 8+ years of related experience operating production infrastructure, in addition to a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience in a technical field); candidates with 6+ years of related experience in addition to a Master's degree will also be considered
• You’ve raised the technical bar of a team through mentorship, thought leadership, and direct execution, whether or not you’ve formally managed anyone
• You 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
• You have experience with cloud‑native modernisation (containers, serverless), supporting scientific or manufacturing environments, or working in regulated industries (GxP, SOC2, etc.)

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $102,000 – $128,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non‑match) RRSP contribution.

You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority. And you’ll find a strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work, clubs, and socials.