Accelerator Staff Software Engineer (Lyon) at Sanofi Aventis US LLC

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

101333.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, CI/CD, DevOps, Microservices, API design, Cloud security, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, AWS CDK, Cloud-native systems, Software architecture, Technical leadership, Mentorship

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail. This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender. Job Title: Accelerator Staff Software Engineer Location: Lyon Hybrid: 60% office based, 40% remote Permanent, Fulltime About the job Help bring new medicines to patients faster. As a Staff Software Engineer in our Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) Accelerator, you’ll set technical direction across multiple teams, proactively remove blockers, build scalable and reliable platforms, and coach engineers to deliver with speed, quality, and compliance. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who drives change with user outcomes in mind. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Main responsibilities: Scope & impact: Serves as a technical leader and role model within the engineering organization Shapes technical direction for complex systems and ensures scalable, maintainable architectures Leads initiatives that impact multiple teams and domains across the M&S Accelerator Identifies leverage points to unlock exponential productivity gains for the organization Prioritization & execution: Owns technical decisions for critical projects, ensuring delivery on deadlines and quality standards Anticipates challenges and proactively resolves bottlenecks Works across teams to align execution with organizational strategy and priorities Balances pragmatism with technical excellence to accelerate delivery Ensure data-driven decision-taking Technical excellence: Designs and builds robust software solutions for research workflows and data analysis Establishes and enforces technical standards, patterns, and best practices across teams Develops deep expertise in cloud-native systems, microservices, APIs, and security Champions CI/CD, DevOps principles, and cloud infrastructure as code Coaching & mentorship: Mentors senior engineers, enabling them to take on greater ownership and leadership Promotes a culture of engineering excellence, knowledge sharing, and innovation Encourages open dialogue where team members feel safe to share ideas and learn from mistakes Contributes to talent growth by participating in hiring and career development Leadership & collaboration: Acts as a bridge across engineering, product, and scientific teams to ensure alignment and results Advocates for best engineering practices and drives adoption across domains Collaborates with peers and leaders to shape technical strategy for the Accelerator Represents engineering in discussions with external partners and vendors About you Soft & behavioral skills: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Service-oriented, flexible, and a team player who takes initiative Excellent written and verbal communication in English Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches Innovation-focused with a willingness to experiment and introduce improved ways of working Collaborative leadership that fosters inclusivity and innovation Your background: Significant experience in software engineering (or equivalent knowledge). If you feel qualified, apply regardless of years of experience! Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is a plus Experience in an innovative, fast-paced environment Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring senior engineers Technical requirements: Experience in JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js) Experience in React or similar frameworks Proficiency with CI/CD practices and modern DevOps principles Proficiency with microservice architectures, API design, and cloud security best practices Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar) with experience in one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure) About Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) At Sanofi, we’re committed to transforming the practice of medicine through breakthrough science. Within Sanofi, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) is the bridge between Science and Patients, ensuring all patients get their dose reliably, that new medicines are launched faster to cover unmet needs and that they can be delivered affordably across the globe. At Sanofi we are convinced that Manufacturing is, and must in the future increasingly be, a competitive advantage and that digital unlocks every next step in that journey. Imagine working in a vibrant startup environment, right in Lyon's bustling city center! We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Digital & Data are at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments, and help patients improve their health. Ready to get started? Why choose us? We provide a highly collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! The salary range for this position is :€76,000.00 - €101,333 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will set technical direction across multiple teams to build scalable, reliable platforms for manufacturing and supply workflows. They will also mentor senior engineers and act as a bridge between engineering, product, and scientific teams to ensure project delivery.