ML Research Engineer, AI for Life Sciences

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ML Research Engineer working on cutting-edge ML models for drug discovery and materials development at SandboxAQ. Join a tech-focused global team with expertise across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities:

  • Bring novel ideas and the content of scientific papers into high-performing and robust scientific code.
  • Lead the ideation, benchmarking, and execution of complex datasets and ML models, ensuring seamless integration into large-scale simulation frameworks.
  • Drive software through the entire product lifecycle—from foundational research and implementation to launch and long-term support—ensuring technical excellence at every stage.

Requirements:

  • PhD, or research-focused MSc, in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related quantitative field focused on advanced computational methods.
  • Staff (5+ years) industry experience developing productionized software in professional teams.
  • Experience or training in data-science related tasks related to structural biology.
  • Expertise translating research papers into concrete ML software artifacts.
  • Experience supporting models in external-facing products, demonstrating the ability to bridge the gap between "research code" and "product code".
  • Direct experience in biopharma or training leading-edge affinity, structure-prediction, or generative chemistry models.
  • A history of developing and launching successful commercial software products within a professional engineering team.
  • Familiarity with MLOps practices on major cloud platforms to support automated scaling and model monitoring.
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary environments where AI intersects with physical or biological sciences.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
  • Retirement savings with company matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Inclusive family-building benefits
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Company-wide seasonal breaks
  • Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs