Director, Principal Software Engineer – Strategic Engineering

Pfizer

. Lead a forward-deployed pod of engineers and product owners creating quick, high-quality applications for ELT and ELT-1 initiatives .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $176,600 - $294,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and driving technical initiatives, with a strong focus on AI-augmented workflows and system reliability. Proven ability to present complex solutions to executive leadership and shape technology-driven strategies.

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Technical AuthorityAI-Augmented Engineering WorkflowsEngineering Delivery PracticesLeadership DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Application DevelopmentSystem ReliabilitySLOs/SLIs EstablishmentTechnical Strategy DefinitionDocumentation StandardsKnowledge Management SystemsProcess EfficiencyMentorship Program ParticipationArchitectural DirectionTechnical Solution Presentation

Soft Skills

Influencing PeersCoaching OthersCollaborationLeadership ExperienceCommunication with Executives

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsEngineering Workflows

Industry Keywords

ELTELT-1Engineering Talent StrategyHigh-Performing TeamsTechnical Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a forward-deployed pod of engineers and product owners creating quick, high-quality applications for ELT and ELT-1 initiatives
Drive delivery of critical technical initiatives and establish engineering delivery practices
Serve as technical authority on high-stakes projects
Develop technical leaders and shape engineering talent strategy
Build high-performing engineering teams
Shape technology-driven strategy and represent the technical perspective at executive level
Design AI-augmented engineering workflows and evaluate AI tools
Train engineers on effective AI usage and balance speed with verification
Establish SLOs/SLIs, build resilient systems, and lead reliability initiatives
Establish documentation standards and knowledge management systems
Drive process efficiency, coordinate cross-functional technical work, and lead retrospectives
Present complex technical solutions to senior leadership and executive audiences
Lead guild events and participate in the mentorship program
Define organization-wide technical strategy and architectural direction
Identify recurring patterns and lead validated solutions into enterprise capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with at least 8 years of experience; OR master's degree with at least 7 years of experience; OR PhD with 5+ years of experience
Demonstrated track record of personally creating applications actively used with senior leadership (ELT / ELT-1)
Ability to present complex technical solutions to executive audiences
Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities
Ability to influence and collaborate with peers
Ability to develop and coach others
Ability to oversee and guide colleagues' work to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact
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
Extended laptop and desk time throughout the workday
25% required travel

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
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Paid medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility