[Remote] Principal Data/AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking a Principal Data/AI Engineer to drive the technical strategy and architecture of enterprise-scale data and AI platforms. The role involves planning, designing, and developing data pipelines, advocating for best practices, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, build, and maintain highly scalable batch and streaming pipelines on the Snowflake Data Platform (Snowpipe, Tasks, Streams, Dynamic Tables, Snowpark, Iceberg)Architect and deliver ML/GenAI solutions using managed cloud services (AWS, Azure, Snowflake Cortex)Implement modern data modeling and architecture patterns; establish and enforce standards for data quality (tests, expectations, SLAs/SLOs), observability (metrics, logs, traces), and lineageEnsure integration of biotech systems (MES, LIMS, SCADA, ERP, QMS) into centralized data platformCollaborate with product managers, product engineers, platform architects, and business stakeholders to align data and AI engineering solutions with business requirementsEnable modern AI use cases - feature stores, vector search/RAG, model serving, safety/guardrails, and continuous monitoring for drift, bias, and performanceOptimize storage tiers, compute clusters/warehouses, caching, and workload orchestration for latency and throughputPartner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure adherence to GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and data privacy regulationsLead design reviews, incident postmortems, and cross-team architecture forumsStay current with emerging technologies (data mesh, real-time streaming, digital twins, generative AI platforms) and introduce relevant innovationsAnd other job duties that may be assigned from time to timeSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, AI/ML Engineering, or related field12+ years of professional experience in data/software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or cloud platform engineeringProven experience using Python and SQLExtensive experience building and maintaining data pipelines using modern frameworks (e.g. Airflow, dbt)Proven experience with data modelling for analytics and AI use casesStrong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)Proven experience delivering production-grade data solutionsFamiliarity with biotech or life sciences systems and regulatory compliance frameworks (GxP, FDA, EMA)Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferredRelevant industry certifications (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure) preferredBenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributionsIndustry leading 401(k) savings planInsurance coverageEmployee assistance programsVarious wellness incentivesPaid vacation timeSick timeCompany holidaysCompany OverviewFor over 30 years, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies' mission has been advancing tomorrow’s medicine. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://fujifilmbiotechnologies.fujifilm.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipFUJIFILM Biotechnologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.