Director, Principal Engineer, Developer Surfaces

Pfizer

. Set the technical direction, architecture, and delivery for Spark Pro’s desktop, web, and MCP developer surfaces .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on leading complex projects, technical leadership, and mentorship. Proficient in frontend, desktop, and backend systems, with a strong understanding of DevSecOps best practices and software development methodologies.

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Technical LeadershipDevSecOps Best PracticesFrontend DevelopmentSoftware Development MethodologiesMentorship Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentDevOps PracticesCI/CD PracticesRESTful APIsMicroservice PatternsAgile MethodologiesElectronVue

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborationMentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Model Context ProtocolDeveloper-Facing ToolsScrumKanban

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryData Handling RegulationsSecurity by DesignPrivacy Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElectronSparkVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the technical direction, architecture, and delivery for Spark Pro’s desktop, web, and MCP developer surfaces
Serve as the top technical authority across Mac, Windows, web, and MCP surfaces
Lead engineering projects through their entire lifecycle and ensure alignment with architectural vision and best practices
Maintain code quality and promote secure code hygiene
Guide SaaS solution configuration for security and compliance
Facilitate technical clarity among Enterprise Architects, Business Architects, vendors, and developers
Translate between business stakeholders and technical engineers
Align objectives, dependencies, and schedules across multiple teams
Collaborate with Principal Engineers, security teams, digital operations, and support
Discover, define, architect, deliver, and enable solutions supporting program OKRs
Advocate best practices, new technologies, automation, and continuous improvement
Foster a DevOps culture of shared responsibility and transparency
Ensure privacy and security are integral to system design
Participate in or lead code reviews
Mentor and coach engineers, facilitate knowledge sharing, and support career development
Act on Developer Experience survey findings to improve ease of delivery
Lead through influence without direct reports and build consensus among independent contributors
Respond to security incidents and lead troubleshooting during operational outages
Drive system resilience and post-mortem analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on leading complex projects
Deep technical expertise from a well-documented background as a senior-level engineer
Broad technical knowledge across frontend, desktop, and backend systems; comfortable across the full stack while leaning primarily frontend
Proven technical leadership and mentorship skills
Ability to communicate effectively in a matrix environment with geographically distributed resources and senior non-technical stakeholders
Ability to influence and work with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects
Deep understanding of software development methodologies and privacy and security by design
Understanding of data handling implications, regulations, and best practices in the pharmaceutical industry
Understanding of DevSecOps best practices
Familiarity with policies, standards, systems, and organizations within the pharmaceutical industry
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years' experience in frontend, desktop, or developer tooling engineering
Demonstrable experience operating in a DevOps environment
Proven capability handling large-scale, enterprise software delivery in a global 24/7 environment
Hands-on experience building and shipping developer-facing tools across more than one surface, ideally including Electron and Vue
Understanding of CI/CD practices, RESTful APIs, integration patterns, and microservice patterns
Experience with the Model Context Protocol or comparable programmatic interface standards for AI agents and scripts
Experience with Agile team processes, including Scrum and Kanban
Experience solving process problems in complex, new application development
Experience estimating complex technical stories and breaking them down
Strong written and spoken English with excellent asynchronous collaboration and communication
Permanent work authorization in the United States
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility