Director, Software Development Engineering

The Role:

Moderna Services, Inc. seeks a Director, Software Development Engineering for its Seattle, Washington location.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Manage a team of software development engineers (SDEs) to deliver innovative products within a Machine Learning (ML) Platform using best-in-industry software engineering tools and processes, such as source control and code review.

• Lead regular checkpoints with SDEs, including code reviews and daily standups.

• Drive best programming practices using infrastructure-as-code and modern TypeScript.

• Be responsible for the overall technical design strategy and details to deliver against customer needs.

• Manage the process of product delivery end-to-end and team’s deliverables including development of new code, refactoring, and deprecating code.

• Drive the team to deeply understand customer needs and creatively design, build, and deliver solutions to market.

• Partner with Product Managers and Technical Program Managers around design and delivery of product functionality.

• Demonstrate strong understanding of the business and customer value of software products.

• Leverage tradeoffs among aspects of the code bar, such as efficiency versus maintainability.

• Engage the team to utilize the core or standard library of programming languages.

• Oversee identification of the root cause of problems with existing software.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

Minimum requirements:

• Requires at least a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 7 years of experience involving product-oriented software engineering.

• Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in the stated fields and 9 years of the specified progressive, post-baccalaureate experience.

• 7 years of experience must include:

• Managing teams of software engineers;

• Software Development Lifecycle Management;

• Developing high-quality code with Java, Python, & Javascript programming languages;

• NestJS, Java Spring, Python Flask, CSS, & HTML technologies;

• Agile Methodology & Scrum Management;

• AI & ML Integration;

• ML Model Deployment, ML Ops, & scalable ML System Design; and

• Strategic Product Road-mapping.

• May telecommute up to 2 days per week.

• Under Washington State law, Moderna is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the jobs covered by this description. Base compensation for these positions in Washington State range from $182,000 to $327,000. Actual salary determinations will take into account factors such as work location, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills. Compensation decisions are made on the facts and circumstances of each case. The minimum target pay for this particular position based on the primary location of the position is $283,300 to $327,000.   

Apply at https://modernatx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/M_tx (Job ID: R18039) or email resume and cover letter to careers@modernatx.com with subject line: R18039.

#DNI

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities
• Location-specific perks and extras

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Our Working Model 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.  Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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