Specialist Software Engineer

Amgen

Thousand Oaks, California, United StatesFull-time$126,570–$171,242Posted Oct 12, 2026

About the role

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Specialist Software Engineer

Duties: Work in an agile team to mature platform capabilities though backlog grooming, sprint planning and other agile ceremonies; Provide guidance to cross-functional teams on the platform methods and best practices such as: application and integration development methodologies, architecture standards, functional and technical solutions, environment management, testing, and platform education; Solve key implementation issues and demonstrate ability to work towards successful resolution; Negotiate solutions to problems with both internal teams and third-party service providers; Build relationships and work with cross-functional teams and contribute to broader goals and growth beyond the scope of a single role; Drive architectural governance by conducting comprehensive code reviews of test automation solutions, ensuring compliance with quality standards and industry best practices. Lead the architecture and implementation of reusable test automation frameworks and accelerators to ensure scalable expansion of existing functionality; Accelerate test automation adoption through focused enablement initiatives and strategic engagement; and Drive the design and execution of the data deployment solution, establishing standards and ensuring operational excellence. May telecommute.

Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field & 2 years of experience the job offered or in a software-related occupation. Position requires 2 years of experience in the following:

Implementing and leading Salesforce solutions;

Copado DevOps, including pipeline design and deployment automations;

Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) across designing, developing, and maintaining advanced automation suites and accelerators;

Agile framework;

Object-oriented programming principles with Apex ;

Working with test management and defect tracking tools including Zephyr and ALM;

Building or integrating automation reporting and analytics; and

GenAI tools or intelligent test automation platforms.

Contact: Interested candidates please apply via https://careers.amgen.com/en/search-jobs and search for job # R-255466.

Job type: Full-Time position. The annual salary range for this position in the U.S. is $126,570.00 - $171,242.00 per year. Also, this position offers stock, retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus or for sales roles, other incentive compensation. For more details visit https://careers.amgen.com/life-at-amgen/benefits/

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Responsibilities

  • Mature platform capabilities through agile ceremonies and backlog planning.
  • Guide cross-functional teams on platform methods, architecture, development, testing, and environment management.
  • Resolve implementation issues and negotiate solutions with internal teams and third-party providers.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure test automation solutions follow quality standards and best practices.
  • Lead the architecture and implementation of reusable test automation frameworks and accelerators.
  • Promote test automation adoption through enablement and strategic engagement.
  • Design and execute data deployment solutions, establishing standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the job offered or a software-related occupation.
  • At least 2 years of experience implementing and leading Salesforce solutions.
  • At least 2 years of experience with Copado DevOps, pipeline design, and deployment automation.
  • At least 2 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining Copado Robotic Testing automation suites and accelerators.
  • At least 2 years of experience with Agile frameworks and object-oriented programming using Apex.
  • At least 2 years of experience with Zephyr, ALM, automation reporting and analytics, and GenAI tools or intelligent test automation platforms.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement and savings plan with company contributions and flexible spending accounts.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
  • Stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Award-winning time-off plans.
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
  • Career development opportunities and work-life balance support.

Skills mentioned

AutomationRobotic Process AutomationDevOpsCI/CDSoftware TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingSystem DesignAPI IntegrationGenerative AI

About Amgen

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We helped establish the biotechnology industry, and we remain on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Our investment in research and development has yielded a robust pipeline that builds on our existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. Amgen is one of 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and one of “America’s Best Large Employers” by Forbes. For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Threads. 🔗 Community Guidelines: https://wwwext.amgen.com/community-guidelines 🔗Global Privacy Statement Directory: www.amgen.com/dp Special Advisory: Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Amgen. Such scams may come from various sources, including fake websites and/or unsolicited emails and seek to obtain personal data or payment from victims by offering jobs that do not exist. Please be advised that Amgen would never ask for payment to progress a job application. When in doubt, please check to see if the position in question is posted on this website before applying. Additionally, please report any suspicious recruiting activity to https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and thank you for your assistance.

Biotechnology Research10,001+ employeesThousand Oaks, CA

H-1B sponsorship history

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