Staff Engineer Agentic AI and Oncology Data Science

AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative, meaningful medicines and healthcare solutions that enrich the lives of patients. In AstraZeneca Oncology, our goal is to be at the forefront of developing the next generation of cancer therapies.

This Staff Engineer Agentic AI role is located in either Boston, MA, or Gaithersburg, MD.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Build Agentic AI driven solutions that tackle scientific research problems.

• Develop, test, and support Agentic tools for Genomics, Computational Pathology, Clinical Trials, etc.

• Automate complex data analysis processes.

• Introduce leading AI technologies applied to cancer research.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant graduate degree: Computer Science, Engineering, or Bioinformatics.

• Minimum of 10 years of applied experience in software engineering, data science, machine learning, bioinformatics, or a relevant field.

• Hands‑on experience building Agentic AI systems and deploying them to production.

• Programming skills: Solid Python and/or TypeScript programming skills.

• Vast Experience in Unix, SQL databases, REST APIs, Cloud computing (AWS).

• Vast Experience in software development best practices.

Desirable

• AI frameworks, such as Pydantic‑AI, LangChain, etc.

• Experience in RAG, vector databases.

• An understanding of LLMs / Foundation models technologies.

• Experience in at least one compiled programming language (e.g. any of C, Java, Go, Rust, etc.).

Salary and Benefits

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $177,520.00 – $266,280.00. Base pay may vary depending on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, the position offers a short‑term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility to participate in the equity‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan), paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and health benefits covering medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision care in accordance with the applicable plans. Additional detail on participation in these benefit plans will be provided upon offer of employment. The employee will be in an at‑will position, and the company reserves the right to modify base pay (and any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time for reasons related to performance or market factors.

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.