Associate Director, Software Development Engineer

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Software Development Engineer (SDE) to join our cell therapy technology team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain software solutions that power advanced cell therapy manufacturing, research, and clinical workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop robust applications that enable life-saving therapies for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software modules for cell therapy platforms, including automation, data analysis, and laboratory workflows.

• Collaborate with biologists, product managers, and engineers to define software requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.

• Integrate software with laboratory instruments, robotics, and imaging systems to support automated cell therapy processes.

• Participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC): planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Develop and maintain documentation, including specifications, flowcharts, and user manuals.

• Ensure software quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, GxP, FDA, IEC 62304) as applicable.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to enhance performance and reliability.

• Work in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.

• Support data management, visualization, and reporting for research and clinical studies.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve laboratory and manufacturing efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 10+ years of industry experience in software development; experience in life sciences, medical devices, or regulated industries is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C++.

• Experience with web-based distributed applications (front-end and back-end), REST APIs, and relational databases.

• Familiarity with laboratory automation, image processing (e.g., OpenCV), or integration with scientific instruments is a plus.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile/Scrum), CI/CD, and good documentation practices.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or bioinformatics platforms.

• Familiarity with regulatory standards for medical software (GMP, GxP, FDA, IEC 62304).

• Experience in test-driven development and continuous integration.

• Background in data science or statistical analysis using R or similar tools is a plus.

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps tools is preferred.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $195,000 - $220,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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