Principal Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure at ModernaTX, Inc. in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

The Role



Moderna is expanding our footprint to Seattle to further our mission of delivering the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines! Our new technology hub in Seattle will focus on software product development for our Commercial, Data & Machine Learning, Cloud Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering Excellence (dev tools) products and platforms.


Moderna's Cloud and Digital Infrastructure (CDI) is an organization at the core of transforming Moderna's enterprise use of the Cloud and on-premises compute. Through Moderna Mindsets, and a passion to change the future of medicine, CDI focuses on removing viscosity and enabling secure and scalable foundations for Moderna's broad range of internal customers.


We are looking to hire an experienced Site Reliability Engineer who brings robust technical expertise and a background in supporting digital infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, with a development and operational focus (DevOps). This individual believes in automation but also is willing to accelerate hands on to ensure customers are getting what they need. A proven partner that can effectively communicate and collaborate with peer engineers of all types as well as business stakeholders. You proactively look to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support legacy or new technology solutions to improve the infrastructure while having a keen eye on optimizing for stability and cost.


A successful candidate will have an established track record with ample tenacity and experience in a fast paced, metrics-driven environment. They will be comfortable executing in a rapidly and ever-changing environment keeping quality and safety high without losing a sense of urgency. Experienced in staying composed with grace and resilience under pressure and the ability to collaborate with peers and also mentor junior engineers.



Here's What You'll Do:

• You'll lead team projects, actively mentor and develop team members, and contribute to team architecture. Your technology solutions will significantly enhance resilience, performance, and business value within the organization.
  
  


• You'll impact team goals, technical strategies, dependencies, resilience, and performance. You'll be a key contributor to defining not only what we work on but why we should work on it.
  
  


• You'll troubleshoot complex problems, decompose difficult challenges into manageable work.
  
  


• Define and apply engineering, testing, and operational excellence standards to your team and the organization.
  
  


• Support customers through the participation of regular on-call related duties as well as executing planned changes (change requests) to maintain the environment.
  
  


• Partner cross organizations to drive improvements into the supportability and maintainability of the platform(s) and system(s), reducing viscosity for customers and engineers.
  
  

Here's What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technology or scientific field OR 5 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
  
  


• 4+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language, such as Python, Ruby, PowerShell, etc.
  
  


• 6+ years of job-related experience in a non-internship role.
  
  


• 2+ years of experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
  
  


• Experience with modern full-stack software applications both built or off the shelf.
  
  


• Experience documenting technical systems, user workflows, and user requirements.
  
  

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with traditional IT infrastructure as well as the Cloud, preferably AWS.
  
  


• Experience leading the design, build, and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software/system solutions in a production environment.
  
  


• Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers.
  
  


• Knowledge of and advocation of engineer practices and patterns for the full life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and production operations.
  
  


• Evidence of Moderna Mindset: "We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description"
  
  


• Evidence of Moderna Mindset: "We Act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step"
  
  


• Evidence of Moderna Mindset: "We Prioritize the platform over any single solution"
  
  


• Experience in a regulated environment
  
  


• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
  
  
  


• Self-directed and self-motivated; excellent communicator and collaborator
  
  

Under Washington State law, Moderna is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the jobs covered by this description. Base compensation for these positions in Washington State range from $123,800 to $222,800. Actual salary determinations will take into account factors such as work location, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills. Compensation decisions are made on the facts and circumstances of each case.


In addition to base compensation Moderna employees are eligible for a comprehensive incentive compensation package including an annual cash bonus, new hire equity and an annual refresh, 401(k) match, competitive and inclusive medical, dental, and vision coverage options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, Life, LTD, and STD insurance, paid family leave offerings, including at least 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, lifestyle spending account, adoption, surrogacy, and family-planning benefits, generous paid time off, including:
• Vacation, sick time, and observed Company-wide holidays
• Paid volunteer time to participate within your community
• Discretionary winter holiday shut down
• Paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years, and every 3 years after



Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options


• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses


• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities


• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring


• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes


• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment


• Adoption and family-planning benefits


• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community


• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter


• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents


• 401k match and Financial Planning tools


• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options


• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests


• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes


• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna



Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.


By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.


We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.


As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.


If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.


Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.


Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!


Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.


Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.


Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.


Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)


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