Principal Software Engineer

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role We are seeking a visionary and technically exceptional Principal Software Engineer – Search to lead the design and development of enterprise-wide intelligent search solutions. In this high-impact role, you will architect and scale AI-enhanced search platforms that enable scientists, clinicians, and regulatory professionals to access critical insights from vast and complex pharmaceutical data assets—including clinical trials, research publications, real-world evidence, and internal documentation. You'll lead by example—mentoring engineers, setting standards, and driving the technical vision for our next-generation search capabilities. This person will also be responsible for defining the roadmap for Products They will work closely with Development teams and act as a bridge between Product owners and Development teams to perform Proof of Concepts on provided design and technology, develop re-usable components etc. This is a senior role in the organization which along with a team of other architects will help design the future state of technology at Amgen India Building and integrating information systems to meet the companys needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it. Design and build robust, scalable, and intelligent search infrastructure using Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, or vector-based search technologies. Set technical direction, best practices, and coding standards for search engineering across the organization. Review designs, mentor senior and mid-level engineers, and champion architecture decisions aligned with product goals and compliance needs. Own performance, scalability, observability, and reliability of search services in production. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets. Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly Work closely with project management teams to successfully monitor progress of initiatives Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes Account for possible project challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources and scope Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment. Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline Participate to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology. Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies Define and implement robust software architectures on the cloud, AWS preferred Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and alignment to best practices. Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations. Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively. Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements Work closely with product team, business team, and other key partners.

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of.