[Hiring] AI Product Engineer @Iovance Biotherapeutics

Role Description

Iovance Biotherapeutics is hiring an AI Full-Stack Product Engineer to build the first generation of internal AI-enabled tools. This is a hands-on full-stack JavaScript engineering role focused on using AI-assisted development to enhance productivity without compromising code quality, security, or maintainability.

• Design, build, and deploy micro-applications and workflow automations that solve real business problems.
• Work directly with stakeholders across Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D.
• Rapidly prototype, build, and deploy AI-powered micro-applications using React (frontend) and Node.js/Python (backend).
• Convert rough prototypes and proof-of-concepts into production-ready tools.
• Build lightweight, single-purpose tools designed for low ongoing maintenance.
• Use AI tools (Claude, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate every stage of your workflow.
• Understand business stakeholders' pain points and translate them into technical solutions.
• Build reusable components and patterns for faster application shipping.
• Maintain clean, documented code and follow standardized build-test-deploy methodology.
• Adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

In the first 6–12 months, success looks like:

• 5–10 internal AI-enabled tools shipped to active users.
• 2–3 reusable patterns/components established.
• Clear adoption metrics for each deployed tool.
• Reduced manual effort or vendor/tool spend tied to the application portfolio.
• Regular product demos showing working software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience building and deploying web applications with React and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to ship complete, user-facing applications end to end.
• Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot, Cursor, etc.).
• Comfort working with APIs and integrating with enterprise systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a startup-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills for demos and collaboration with non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience building applications that use LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.).
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services or similar cloud-native environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare technology environments.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and building dashboards.
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks and integration protocols such as MCP.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $100,000 — $125,000 USD.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must have visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data.
• This position requires repetitive motion and substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability.
• Excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
• Ability to handle work-related stress and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional workplace or remote office environment.
• Employees who work remotely are expected to maintain their workspace safely.