Ml Scientist I / Ii, Foundation Models For Life Sciences

Lilasciences

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $176,000 - $304,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
Phd in computer science or related field
Strong foundation in generative model architectures
Proficiency in pytorch, jax, or tensorflow
Lila is building a platform where AI and automation co-evolve to solve the hardest problems in medicine through its Foundation Models team

Job Summary

  • Lila is building a platform where AI and automation co-evolve to solve the hardest problems in medicine through its Foundation Models team.
  • The role involves designing, training, and evaluating generative models on biological and chemical data within a 'Lab-in-the-Loop' lifecycle.
  • Employees receive competitive base compensation with bonus potential, generous early-stage equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

Lila is building a platform where AI and automation co-evolve to solve the hardest problems in medicine through its Foundation Models team.

Salary

Base: $176,000 - $304,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive base with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity; Benefits: Comprehensive program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible time off, and educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong foundation in generative model architectures
  • Proficiency in PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
  • Experience with GPU-based training workflows
  • Ability to formulate research independently

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in computational protein design
  • Familiarity with active learning loops
  • Contributions to open-source ML tools
  • High-impact publications in AI for Science
  • Collaboration with experimental scientists

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Computational Biology
  • Master's degree with equivalent research experience
  • Hands-on experience in model development and evaluation

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