Associate Engineer, Analytical AI Engineering

Posted 4 Days Ago
Princeton, NJ, USA
In-Office
81K-98K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Build and maintain data pipelines, ML workflow components, and platform features supporting production AI/ML solutions. Write tested, maintainable Python and SQL code, troubleshoot assigned pipelines, participate in design and scoping, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional partners. The role is intended for an early-career engineer developing proficiency in cloud platforms, machine learning workflows, version control, testing, and MLOps practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

DESCRIPTION 
The Associate Engineer is a developing individual contributor who delivers reliable, well-scoped engineering work within established patterns. You will help build data pipelines, ML workflow components, and platform features that support production-ready AI/ML solutions. You will build technical proficiency, contribute consistently against team commitments, and work within proven architecture patterns with guidance from senior engineers after initial alignment. This role is well suited for early-career engineers who are ready to take on real ownership while building toward increasingly independent delivery. The ideal candidate is dependable, curious, and eager to grow.
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Technical Delivery
- Implement data pipelines, ML workflow components, and platform features following established architecture patterns and coding standards.
- Write readable, maintainable, testable code with limited guidance after initial design alignment with senior engineers.
- Deliver well-scoped work reliably and on schedule; understand how your work fits into the larger solution.
 
Problem Solving
- Write and maintain tests for your work; ensure changes are tested before deployment.
- Troubleshoot issues within your assigned pipelines and features with minimal guidance; identify root causes and propose solutions.
- Navigate the codebase and data designs with growing independence after initial orientation.
 
Collaboration & Growth
- Contribute input to team scoping and design exercises; share observations that improve how the team approaches recurring problems.
- Explain your work clearly to teammates, including what you built, why, and any trade-offs.
- Demonstrate awareness of the business context for your work and how it connects to the team's broader goals.
- Take ownership of your development; actively seek feedback and apply it to strengthen your technical and professional skills.
 QUALIFICATIONS 
Education
- BA/BS required (quantitative or engineering discipline preferred).
 
Experience
- 0-2 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, ML engineering, or a related field; relevant advanced degrees contribute to required years of experience.
 
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with data pipeline development and common processing patterns.
- Working knowledge of version control (Git), testing practices, code review, and documentation.
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Databricks); willingness to develop deeper platform proficiency.
- Familiarity with ML concepts and workflows (model training, feature engineering, data preparation); MLOps experience a plus.
 

Competencies

- Works effectively within team guidelines and standards.
- Builds positive working relationships with teammates and cross-functional partners.
- Reliable: delivers commitments and communicates proactively when blockers arise.
- Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to growing technical and professional skills.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $81,260 - $98,468

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.


Benefits:


Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).


U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.


Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.


Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.


U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits


How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.


Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.


Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.


For roles based in Los Angeles County only:  If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/


For roles based in Washington State only: If you live in or expect to work from Washington State if hired for this position, please visit this page for important information about the Washington Fair Chance Act.


Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.


Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.


If this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at [email protected]with the Job Title and Requisition number. Do not send application-related inquiries to this email. To check your application status, please login to your Candidate Home Account.

R1608005 : Associate Engineer, Analytical AI Engineering

Skills Required

  • BA or BS degree
  • 0-2 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, ML engineering, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Familiarity with data pipeline development and common processing patterns
  • Working knowledge of Git, testing practices, code review, and documentation
  • Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Databricks
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and workflows, including model training, feature engineering, and data preparation
  • Quantitative or engineering discipline
  • MLOps experience

Bristol Myers Squibb Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristol Myers Squibb and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristol Myers Squibb.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair and competitive for the pharmaceutical sector, with many describing compensation as good or better than expected. Feedback suggests base pay combined with incentives contributes to overall satisfaction.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, combining medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs, along with access to on‑site fitness. Feedback suggests employer contributions to health accounts and wellbeing incentives further strengthen perceived value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement savings are reinforced by a strong 401(k) match and additional plan options. This structure is commonly cited as a standout component of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
40,384 Employees

What We Do

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.

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