Accelerator Lead Software Engineer
Paris, France Regular Posted on Jan. 29, 2026 Closing on Feb. 06, 2026Le 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.
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Job Title: Software Engineering Lead
Location: Paris (Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days on-site)
About the job
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.
At Sanofi Accelerator's R&D, we work at the intersection of science and software, partnering closely with product teams and scientists to revolutionize how we approach drug development. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to innovate across the entire R&D pipeline, from initial research through clinical trials.
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:
Manages a team, typically consisting of up to 7 direct reports
Must have the maturity to manage individual contributor at higher levels than themselves
Drives technical vision for a specialized domain within the broader R&D technology landscape
Focuses on delivering exceptional solutions within a defined technical scope, while contributing to the overall engineering strategy
Prioritization & Execution:
Drives execution by organizing teamwork, setting goals, and holding the team accountable
Monitors and escalates issues with team pace
Empowers team members to own their work
Prioritizes and values unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster
Aligns domain-specific priorities with overall department objectives and strategic initiatives
Technical Excellence:
Is accountable for the technical output of the team
Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs
Develops deep technical expertise in focused domains critical to R&D innovation
Establishes best practices and technical standards within their area of focus
Coaching & Development:
Coaches, provides timely, actionable feedback and advice, and invests time in career development of team members; e.g., via 1:1s and aligning employee growth with opportunity
Responsible for recruiting, performance reviews, performance management, promotions, and career planning in partnership with their manager
Leadership & Collaboration:
Sets direction for the team on a regular cadence in partnership with their manager
Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, product managers, and others in development and execution of the team's roadmap
Communicates strategy, rationale, and progress within the team and to external stakeholders
Works with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems. Escalates problems that have wider scope
Contributes strategic thinking within their domain while maintaining strong alignment with broader organizational objectives
Partners with leadership on technical direction, enabling more effective resource allocation and strategic planning across the engineering organization
About you
Strategic Leadership:
Ability to develop and execute a technical vision within a defined scope
Experience translating organizational strategy into actionable team objectives
Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence while contributing to the broader engineering ecosystem
Soft & Behavioral Skills:
Experience working with multiple global teams to drive alignment and results
Service-oriented, flexible, and a team player who takes initiative
Strong problem-solving & critical thinking skills
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
Surprise us with innovative approaches to exponentially increase our productivity
Your background:
8+ years of experience (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
Experience managing engineering teams and developing team members professionally
Technical Requirements:
Experience with one or more of the major cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Infrastructure as Code – Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript/Node.js
Proficiency in React or similar framework
Experience building and maintaining microservice architectures, designing APIs, and cloud security best practices knowledge
CI/CD practices and DevOps principles
Why choose us?
Work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of healthcare
Explore diverse career growth opportunities, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or international assignments
Benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that acknowledges your contributions and enhances your impact
Access a wide range of health and wellness benefits, including high-quality healthcare, preventive programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
Contribute significantly to defining best practices within our engineering teams, shaping the future of healthcare technology
PursueProgress. 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.
nullPursue 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.
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