Senior Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to own and evolve the IT systems behind our drug discovery and development pipeline, and to lead the modernization of how we operate them. You'll shape the technical architecture across our hybrid cloud and on-prem environment, set the direction for where it goes next, and stay hands‑on in the systems you’re responsible for. We're looking for someone whose leadership shows up in their craft – through technical judgment, architectural thinking, and depth that others orient around.

How you might spend your days Design, build, and evolve IT systems supporting corporate, scientific, and manufacturing workloads; we have a hybrid environment including both cloud and on‑prem systems. Partner with engineering, scientific, and platform teams to modernize and optimize our IT infrastructure. Build and improve standards for systems architecture and operations; use infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, and automation to improve service consistency and quality.

Drive improvements in the availability, resilience, and efficiency of our high‑impact systems. Help shape our infrastructure roadmap, balancing pragmatic near‑term improvements with future platform needs. Lead and mentor within and beyond the team; grow engineers and administrators and serve as a trusted advisor on hard technical problems.

We’d love to hear from you if You have deep experience building and operating cloud (AWS) and on‑prem infrastructure, and you’ve led technical projects end‑to‑end: shaping architecture, making pragmatic tradeoffs, and bringing others along. You’re a continuous learner, curious about how things work end‑to‑end, interested in the science you support, and energized by an evolving environment. You are a systems thinker, executing with modern practices; infrastructure-as-code, automation, and observability are core tools, not afterthoughts.

You have 8+ years of related experience operating production infrastructure, in addition to a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent technical experience); candidates with 6+ years of related experience plus a Master's degree will also be considered. You’ve raised the technical bar of a team through mentorship, thought leadership, and direct execution, regardless of formal management experience. You can adapt your communication style to influence diverse stakeholders – engineers, developers, scientists – and enjoy collaborating to solve problems.

You have experience with cloud‑native modernization (containers, serverless), supporting scientific or manufacturing environments, or working in regulated industries (GxP, SOC2, etc.). What we offer AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD 102,000 - 128,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non‑match) RRSP contribution.

You will receive a CAD 1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority, and you’ll find a strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work, clubs, and socials. #J-18808-Ljbffr