Software Engineer - AI Development

Join our company and help build innovative software solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and improve human and animal health worldwide.

As a Software Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and product teams to develop applications and digital solutions that support research and development. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and are eager to learn new tools and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications that support scientific research and business operations.
• Collaborate with software engineers, scientists, and product teams to deliver solutions that address real-world challenges.
• Learn and apply modern technologies such as cloud platforms, AI-assisted development tools, web frameworks, and data platforms.
• Contribute to applications built using technologies such as AWS, React, Python, Databricks, Power Platform, GitHub, and SharePoint.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled solutions and explore emerging technologies that can create business value.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Document solutions and share knowledge with team members.
• Contribute to Agile product teams through planning, development, and delivery activities.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience., * Understanding of software development fundamentals, including programming, testing, debugging, and version control.

• Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience through coursework, internships, co-op programs, research projects, open-source contributions, or personal projects.
• Exposure to one or more of the following technologies: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, AWS, Azure, Databricks, GitHub, or Power Platform.
• Interest in AI, data analytics, cloud computing, or scientific computing.
• Background or interest in life sciences, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, or related scientific disciplines.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

#MSJR, Agile Methodology, Business Value Creation, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Emerging Technologies, Learning New Technologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.