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Job Title:Software Engineering Lead

We have multiple positions open including Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer

• 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.

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?

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

Interview process:

• CodeSignal assessment to assess your technical approach and understanding (max 1 hour)
• First interview with Hiring Manager (30 min zoom)
• Technical design system interview (2 hours on site if you live in Paris)
• Final culture fit (30 min zoom)

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