Senior Architect – AI/ML & HPC

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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. 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.

Senior Architect – AI/ML & HPC

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead the architecture and design of scalable AI/ML solutions and HPC systems. You’ll be responsible for driving the innovation and development of advanced systems, guiding technical teams to implement robust and efficient solutions. You’ll collaborate with various teams across the organization to integrate AI/ML capabilities into broader systems and ensure the architecture aligns with business objectives. In addition, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering teams, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies in AI/ML and HPC to recommend the best tools and strategies for the organization’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design scalable AI/ML solutions and HPC systems.
• Lead the deployment of robust AI/ML models and HPC applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML and HPC into broader systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Stay updated on emerging AI/ML and HPC technologies and drive innovation.
• Develop best practices for AI/ML and HPC implementation.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek has extensive experience in leading the design and implementation of AI/ML and HPC systems. You should have a deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), algorithms, and HPC architectures, with a proven track record in deploying large-scale solutions. Strong leadership and team management skills are essential, as you’ll be guiding technical teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives. We expect you to stay current on emerging technologies and be able to innovate and drive strategic architectural decisions. You must be able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and lead problem-solving efforts for challenging projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in technical architecture with a focus on AI/ML and HPC.
• Expertise in AI/ML algorithms, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and HPC architectures.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying large-scale HPC systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on Azure.
• Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale cloud architectures.
• Hands-on proficiency in Terraform and other IaC tools for automated infrastructure management.
• Hands-on extensive experience with Azure services, including networking, security, and compute.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Proven track record of leading cloud transformation initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across the organization.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The salary range for this role in Canada is $125,328 CAD - $153,630 CAD

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.