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Principal Software Engineer - AI Application

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Last seen by MeritLog September 13, 2026Source: LeverSource version: lever-postings-v1

MeritLog read this listing from veeva's Lever job board and last checked it on September 13, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: Not listed by source
Location: China - Beijing
Occupation: Software Developers(O*NET 15-1252.00)
Company website: www.veeva.com

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

Architect & Design enterprise-grade SaaS solutions for China CRM applications
Lead & Mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering best practices in backend development
Design and implement AI application features based on LLM
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions
Resolve the technical challenges and power the business by technical innovations
Drive Innovation by leveraging modern cloud technologies to enhance system performance and scalability
Develop the codes with Python skillsets

What they're asking for

Bachelor degree or above in computer related fieldEducation
7+ years of development experienceExperience
Familiar with ToB SaaS application software design and development, with practical experienceSkill
Expert in common data structures and algorithms, mainstream relational database and NoSQL databaseSkill
In-depth understanding of object-oriented design, clean coding styleSkill
Familiar with at least one major programming language, such as Python, Java, C++, etcSkill
Familiar with web development technology and framework, such as Django/Flask/Spring, etcSkill
Familiar with cloud native technologies, AWS Cloud, Docker, K8S, CI/CD, etcSkill
Continuous enthusiasm for technology, optimistic personality, logical, good at working with people of all backgroundsSkill
Knowledgeable in CRM or life science domainSkillPreferred
Experience with the AI technology development, such as LLM, RAG, LangChain etcSkillPreferred
Big data processing experience , such as Spark, Hive, Clickhouse, etc.SkillPreferred

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. The Role Veeva is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team in Beijing. In this role, you will lead the development of China CRM applications on our industry SaaS cloud platform, shaping the future of enterprise solutions for the Life Sciences industry. You’ll work alongside top engineers, solving complex challenges, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability at scale. What You'll Do • Architect & Design enterprise-grade SaaS solutions for China CRM applications • Lead & Mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering best practices in backend development • Design and implement AI application features based on LLM • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions • Resolve the technical challenges and power the business by technical innovations • Drive Innovation by leveraging modern cloud technologies to enhance system performance and scalability • Develop the codes with Python skillsets Requirements • Bachelor degree or above in computer related field • 7+ years of development experience • Familiar with ToB SaaS application software design and development, with practical experience • Expert in common data structures and algorithms, mainstream relational database and NoSQL database • In-depth understanding of object-oriented design, clean coding style • Familiar with at least one major programming language, such as Python, Java, C++, etc • Familiar with web development technology and framework, such as Django/Flask/Spring, etc • Familiar with cloud native technologies, AWS Cloud, Docker, K8S, CI/CD, etc • Continuous enthusiasm for technology, optimistic personality, logical, good at working with people of all backgrounds Nice to Have • Knowledgeable in CRM or life science domain • Experience with the AI technology development, such as LLM, RAG, LangChain etc • Big data processing experience , such as Spark, Hive, Clickhouse, etc. #LI-MidSenior Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world. Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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