[Remote] Solution Engineer, Data Engineering (Manager)

August 31, 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pfizer is a science and innovation-focused pharmaceutical company working to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. The Solution Engineer, Data Engineering (Manager) will build and operate secure, cloud-native data pipelines and products, collaborating with scientific, engineering, analytics, and product teams to deliver reliable, governed data solutions for analytics and AI/ML use cases.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cloud-native data pipelines for batch and streaming ingestion, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Develop transformation and modeling patterns (e.g., dimensional, wide, and domain-oriented models) that enable analytics and AI/ML use cases
Build and operate orchestration workflows with strong operational discipline (versioning, testing, promotion, rollback, and runbooks)
Embed data quality, lineage, and observability into pipelines and datasets (automated checks, monitoring/alerting, and incident response practices)
Implement secure data access patterns (IAM/RBAC, secrets management, encryption, auditing) aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements
Optimize performance and cost across compute and storage through tuning, partitioning/layout strategies, and transparent cost visibility
Collaborate with stakeholders (scientists, analysts, data scientists, and engineers) to translate requirements into production solutions and iterate based on feedback
Contribute to reusable standards, templates, and self-service enablement (documentation, examples, onboarding materials) to scale adoption
Stay current with new technologies and best practices, proactively seeking opportunities for skill development and knowledge sharing

Skills

**Education:** Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
4+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or closely related roles
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing, automation, and testing
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-native storage/compute services
Experience with one or more modern data processing or lakehouse/warehouse technologies (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, Delta Lake, Iceberg)
Experience with workflow orchestration and scheduling (e.g., Airflow) and CI/CD using Git-based workflows
Strong understanding of data modeling, data integration patterns, and software engineering best practices (code review, testing, documentation)
Working knowledge of security best practices for data platforms (IAM, secrets management, encryption, least privilege) and operating in regulated environments
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a collaborative environment
Fluent in English; capable of clear technical communication across scientific and engineering disciplines
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
Experience building streaming or event-driven pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs)
Experience with transformation frameworks and automated data quality tooling
Experience with observability practices for data systems (metrics/logs/traces; OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK)
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and platform tooling (Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes) to enable reproducible environments
Experience working in regulated/compliance frameworks (e.g., GxP, SOC2, HIPAA) and implementing audit-ready delivery practices
Experience partnering with product and domain teams to deliver ‘data-as-a-product' with clear ownership, documentation, and SLAs/SLOs
Experience with and strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
Experience working in team-based environments, either professionally or academically

Benefits

Eligibility for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s share based long term incentive program
A 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
An additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Hybrid work location assignment
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility

Company Overview

Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines. It was founded in 1849, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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