Principal Software Engineering Lead (eCOA) - Evinova
AstraZeneca · Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America · Global
Posted 60+ days ago
Software Engineering
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth85
Healthcare fit15
Remote potential60
5-year outlook
Principal software engineering leads in health tech typically command high salaries, often in the top percentile for engineering roles, with strong growth potential as digital health expands. Exact figures vary by location and company, but this is a senior, well-compensated position.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-09-04
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Only consider if you have substantial software engineering experience (e.g., prior roles as a developer or engineering lead). Clinicians without this background will not be competitive, but those with dual clinical and technical expertise could leverage domain knowledge.
Who should apply
Clinicians with a strong software engineering background (e.g., MD/RN with CS degree or equivalent experience) who want to lead health-tech product development. Not suitable for clinicians without coding and architecture skills.
CV angle
Highlight any clinical trial experience, understanding of eCOA and patient-reported outcomes, and combine with concrete software engineering achievements (e.g., leading teams, designing scalable systems, adopting AI tools). Emphasize ability to bridge clinical and technical domains.
Skills to highlight
- eCOA domain knowledge
- Software architecture
- Agile methodologies
- AI-assisted development
- Code review and quality standards
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Clinical trial processes
Role summary
A hands-on Principal Software Engineering Lead at AstraZeneca's Evinova, responsible for the technical direction and delivery of eCOA products, spending most time coding, reviewing pull requests, and making architectural decisions while leading multiple squads.
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