Distinguished Engineer, Developer Experience

CVS Health

. Own technical architecture, standards, and technical direction for a core domain within DevEx's platform engineering portfolio .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,100 - $334,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in technical architecture and strategy, particularly in AI-enabled software development and open source initiatives. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead enterprise-wide transformations in large-scale environments.

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Technical Architecture LeadershipAI-Enabled Software DevelopmentKubernetes-Based InfrastructureOpen Source Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAI Coding AssistantsCI/CD EcosystemsCloud-Native TechnologiesObservabilityEdge ComputingAPI Gateway TechnologiesFeature Flagging PlatformsDeveloper PortalsSoftware Supply Chain Security

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ApigeeKongAzure API Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringComputer ScienceInformation Systems

Industry Keywords

Enterprise EnvironmentsCompliance-Driven IndustriesHealthcareFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudKubernetesOpen SourceSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own technical architecture, standards, and technical direction for a core domain within DevEx's platform engineering portfolio
Serve as the highest-level technical escalation point
Partner with Acceleration leadership and engineering teams to align internal developer platform investments, including CAP, CI/CD, and software supply chain security capabilities
Influence architecture decisions across Acceleration platforms, particularly platform interoperability, AI-enabled systems, observability, and edge computing patterns
Lead the organization's AI-enabled Software Development Lifecycle strategy
Evaluate and drive adoption of AI coding assistants, agentic development tools, and AI-powered engineering workflows
Shape AI-driven software planning, development, testing, deployment, and operational processes
Lead DevEx's open source strategy, including identifying open-source opportunities and supporting licensing and intellectual property considerations
Champion the evolution of key platforms, including Flip, toward open, AI-driven, and edge-enabled solutions
Engage with open source communities and establish best practices for open source consumption and contribution
Influence senior and principal engineers and engineering leaders to elevate technical standards and engineering excellence
Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions for developer productivity platforms, secrets management, AI infrastructure, and engineering tooling
Lead technical due diligence for vendor and open source technology selections, including API gateways, feature flagging solutions, developer portals, and platform engineering capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant technical leadership experience in Principal, Staff+, or Distinguished Engineer roles
Proven success leading technical strategy and architecture within large-scale enterprise environments, preferably supporting organizations with 10,000+ engineers
Deep hands-on expertise with internal developer platforms, Kubernetes-based infrastructure, cloud-native technologies, and CI/CD ecosystems
Strong experience with AI-assisted software development, including coding assistants, agentic development frameworks, and AI-enabled SDLC practices
Demonstrated track record of influencing technical strategy and architectural decisions across organizational boundaries without direct reporting authority
Active participation and credibility within open source communities through contribution, maintenance, or leadership of open source projects
Exceptional stakeholder management, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience evaluating and implementing modern developer tooling, platform engineering solutions, and software delivery technologies
Experience with API gateway technologies such as Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management (APIM), or similar enterprise API platforms
Background working with feature flagging platforms, developer portals, software supply chain security, or platform engineering products
Experience operating in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or other compliance-driven environments
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives and scaling AI-enabled engineering practices across large organizations
Experience developing, governing, or accelerating enterprise open source strategies and community engagement programs
Strong understanding of observability, edge computing architectures, and modern developer experience best practices
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program