Senior / Principal Ml Scientist, Foundation Models For Life Sciences

Lilasciences

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $268,000 - $384,000 usd; bonus/equity: bonus...
On-site
Phd in computer science or related field
Large-scale generative model training experience
Deep expertise in ml frameworks like pytorch or jax
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 and implementing foundational models end-to-end, from problem formulation to integration into a closed-loop discovery engine.
  • Candidates will 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: $268,000 - $384,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Bonus potential and generous early-stage equity; Benefits: Comprehensive program including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Large-scale generative model training experience
  • Deep expertise in ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
  • Experience with distributed training infrastructure
  • Fluency in machine learning and life science domains

Nice-to-have

  • Computational protein design and antibody engineering
  • Wet-lab validation of biological sequences
  • Contributions to open-source ML tools or datasets
  • Experience with agentic frameworks or active learning
  • Publications at premier AI for Science venues

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Computational Biology
  • Multiple high-impact first-author publications at premier venues
  • Demonstrated ability to drive research programs independently

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