AbbVie

AI & Automation Engineer

AbbVie$108K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of experience; or Master's degree plus 4 years of experience.
  • Experience in software engineering, automation, or integration development.
  • Proficient in Python and Golang.
  • Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs for complex integrations.
  • Strong interest in AI technologies including RAG and MCP.
  • Familiar with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Write and optimize automation scripts using Python and Golang.
  • Develop and manage playbooks in Cortex XSOAR for efficient incident resolution.
  • Collaborate with security analysts to gather requirements and develop solutions.
  • Participate in Agile sprints and retrospectives for continuous delivery.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of AI technologies for security enhancements.
  • Build and test Agent-to-Agent communication workflows for automated decisions.
  • Integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) to standardize AI interactions.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan eligibility.
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Cyber Security Engineering team is seeking a dynamic AI & Automation Engineer to build and support the critical technologies that enable our Information Security and Incident Response teams. Operating in a highly collaborative, hybrid Agile/Scrum environment, you will leverage Python and Golang to develop robust scripting, orchestrate tasks within Cortex XSOAR, and streamline complex security operations. Beyond traditional SOAR engineering, you will play a pivotal role in our AI enablement journey by exploring, securing, and implementing cutting-edge technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agent-to-Agent communications, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We are looking for a strong software engineer with a passion for learning emerging AI concepts who can effectively partner with cross-functional teams to automate our defenses and accelerate incident response.

Responsibilities:
  • Automation Script Development: Write, maintain, and optimize efficient scripts using Python and Golang to automate routine security and incident response tasks.
  • SOAR Platform Orchestration: Develop and manage playbooks, workflows, and integrations within the Cortex XSOAR platform to accelerate incident resolution.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with security analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Agile Sprint Participation: Actively engage in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery within our Agile framework.
  • AI Implementation Support: Assist in designing and implementing emerging AI technologies, including RAG architectures, to enhance security team capabilities.
  • Agent Communication Design: Build and test reliable Agent-to-Agent communication workflows that support intelligent, automated decision-making processes.
  • MCP Integration Support: Assist in the development, integration, and security of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to standardize our AI interactions.
  • API Integration Management: Connect disparate internal systems and third-party security tools using robust RESTful API integrations.
  • Continuous Technology Learning: Dedicate time to researching and experimenting with the latest advancements in AI and automation to identify new operational efficiencies.
  • Code Testing Review: Conduct peer code reviews and implement automated testing to maintain a high-quality, secure, and reliable codebase.
  • Technical Documentation Creation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed scripts, playbooks, and AI integrations to ensure team-wide knowledge sharing.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field plus 5 years' experience; Or Master's Degree plus 4 years' experience.
  • Respective years of related work experience in software engineering, automation, or integration development.
  • Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, specifically Python and Golang.
  • Proven experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs for complex system integrations.
  • Demonstrated capability and enthusiastic interest in learning new technologies, specifically in the AI space (e.g., LLMs, RAG, MCP).
  • Experience working effectively within an Agile/Scrum development methodology.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, version control (e.g., Git), and code testing principles.
  • Ability to work successfully in a hybrid work environment.

Preferred:
  • Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or similar SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk SOAR, Tines).
  • Prior exposure to or foundational knowledge of AI frameworks, RAG implementations, or Agent-to-Agent communications.
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles or incident response workflows (prior security experience is not required, but an interest is a plus).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments.
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
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