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OfficeJob Description
About Company:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
This is a remote role open in the US only.
What will you do?
The AI & Data Architect will define and govern the technical blueprint for enterprise AI and data ecosystems. This role ensures solutions are scalable, secure, reusable, and aligned with enterprise standards across GenAI, analytics, and intelligent automation initiatives.
This is a strategic role balancing architecture leadership with practical execution guidance
Key Responsibilities
Define enterprise architecture patterns for GenAI (RAG, agents, orchestration frameworks), Data platforms (lakehouse/warehouse architectures) and API/microservices-based integrations
Establish standards for scalability, reliability, cost optimization, and observability.
Lead governance for AI systems, including data privacy and compliance.
Create reusable frameworks and reference architectures for squads.
Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments.
Guide cloud infrastructure design and infrastructure as code strategies.
Partner with leadership to shape long term AI and data strategy.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in enterprise data and AI architecture.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
Strong understanding of modern data architectures (lakehouse, streaming, data governance).
Proven experience designing enterprise GenAI architectures.
Experience defining security, access control, and compliance frameworks.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Good to have skills
Experience with Databricks, Dataiku or vector databases.
Knowledge of CRM/ERP integration architecture.
Background in supply chain or commercial analytics ecosystems.
Experience architecting enterprise RPA (UiPath) platforms.
Knowledge of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) frameworks combining AI + RPA.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 1,20,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $143,000.00–$185,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Skills Required
- 8+ years of expertise in data architecture, data engineering, or cloud-based data/AI solutions.
- BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Proficiency in multi-cloud solutions (AWS and Azure).
- 3+ years working with Databricks and/or Fabric Lakehouse.
- Demonstrated proficiency in PySpark, Python, SQL, and Power BI.
- Expertise in cloud security guidelines, IAM roles, and encryption strategies.
- Proficiency in CI/CD practices for data solutions using GitHub, Terraform, Azure DevOps.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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