Director, Data Science, Foundation Model Ai

leHACK

Base: $194,100.00 - $305,600.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Deep technical expertise in classical machine learning
Experience training large multi-modal foundation models
Strong proficiency in python and pytorch ecosystem
** leHACK is seeking a Director of Data Science specializing in Foundation Model AI to lead a team in advancing AI/ML capabilities for therapeutic discovery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in machine learning and a strong educational background in STEM disciplines. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team to develop large foundation models that accelerate the mission to invent new medicines.
  • Candidates will utilize high-performance clusters with hundreds of GPUs to train multi-modal models on biological, imaging, and text data.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model requiring three days on-site per week and includes eligibility for annual bonuses and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

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** leHACK is seeking a Director of Data Science specializing in Foundation Model AI to lead a team in advancing AI/ML capabilities for therapeutic discovery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in machine learning and a strong educational background in STEM disciplines. **

Salary

Base: $194,100.00 - $305,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep technical expertise in classical machine learning
  • Experience training large multi-modal foundation models
  • Strong proficiency in Python and PyTorch ecosystem
  • Experience leading teams of ML researchers and engineers
  • Expertise in post-training foundation models and fine-tuning

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in life sciences problems and disease biology
  • Experience with generative modeling paradigms like diffusion
  • Familiarity with reinforcement learning for reasoning models
  • Prior experience with biological data and genomics
  • Active contribution to scientific community through publications

Key Requirements

  • PhD in CS or related STEM field with 7+ years experience
  • Demonstrated world-class expertise via NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR publications
  • Eligible for ERP (Employee Status: Regular)
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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