Principal Engineer, Platform Engineering & AI Enablement

Alkermes
Waltham, MA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Principal Engineer will lead the engineering foundations that support enterprise AI initiatives, including large language models, generative AI applications, model lifecycle management, observability, governance, and secure deployment.

What You Will Do

The role will involve defining and delivering the enterprise platform engineering roadmap, building reusable services, self-service capabilities, and standard patterns, automating repetitive work, creating tools, templates, and workflows, and advising the Architecture Review Board on technical feasibility, platform fit, and risk.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in platform engineering, cloud strategy, and AI enablement, with a strong technical background and leadership skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or related field
  • Strong technical background in cloud, data, and AI technologies
  • Experience in leading engineering teams and advising technical leadership
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus and stock options
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
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