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We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.\n As a discipline expert and technology leader, the Principal AI Engineer II will define and advance the strategy, architecture, and engineering practices required to develop, deploy, and scale artificial intelligence solutions across AbbVie. This role will investigate, identify, and implement state-of-the-art technology platforms that drive productivity and efficiency gains in own function and throughout multiple business areas. Technical leader acting at a group, department, and cross-functional levels. 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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.\n\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.\n\nThis job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.\n\nNote: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. 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