Tooling Evolution Lead Engineer

Pfizer

. Own and run the governed tool-intake and evaluation lifecycle end-to-end .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $162,900 - $271,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of engineering and AI developer tools, including evaluation, adoption, and governance. Proficient in translating technical requirements into actionable processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value realization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tooling Roadmap OwnershipAI-Assisted Development Tools EvaluationCI/CD Technical FluencyEnterprise Governance TranslationStakeholder Influence

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Software EngineeringPlatform ManagementDeveloper ToolingSaaS PlatformsCloud-Native ArchitecturesEvaluation Framework DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementTechnical GovernanceCost AnalysisLicense Telemetry

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsIDEsSaaS Integration PatternsSelf-Service Onboarding Portals

Industry Keywords

Engineering ToolsAI DevelopmentComplianceGovernanceProduct Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and run the governed tool-intake and evaluation lifecycle end-to-end
Define and evolve the evaluation framework for engineering and AI developer tools
Build and run the industrialisation pathway from successful pilot to supported core-estate capability
Maintain a live portfolio-level view of tools across piloting, scaling, steady-state, and declining stages
Partner with Engineering & AI and Product & Delivery Guilds on tool intake and adoption
Translate usage, cost, and license telemetry into retirement and rationalization decisions
Own the adoption and value-realization story for tools that clear evaluation
Act as technical and governance authority for maturity tiers displayed in the self-service onboarding portal
Collaborate with platform owners, security/compliance teams, community/guild leads, legal, procurement, compliance, and third-party technology vendors
Work with cross-functional teams across different time zones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, platform/developer-tooling product management, or a closely related technical field
Direct ownership of a tooling, platform, or developer-experience roadmap
Experience evaluating, selecting, or governing engineering tools or SaaS platforms at enterprise level
Hands-on experience evaluating or rolling out AI-assisted development tools within the last 12–18 months
Technical fluency across CI/CD, IDEs, SaaS integration patterns, and cloud-native architectures
Experience translating enterprise governance, security, or compliance requirements into an adoptable process
Ability to influence stakeholders across a large, matrixed organisation without formal authority
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimal travel of 20–25% required
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan 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
Hybrid work arrangement