
ML Research Engineer
Diffuse BioSoftware
Pay
$90K–$130K
per year
Work mode
Hybrid
Full Time
Location
Experience
3+ yrs
Master's or PhD
Menlo Park, CA at a glance
- Rent
- #2 of 51$3,490/mo+46% vs US avg
- Weather
- #17 of 51292 mild days0 hot · 0 cold
- Income tax
- #1 of 5113.3% top rateCalifornia
What you need
Machine learningPythonDeep Learning
The role:
- Extend and scale Diffuse's in-house deep generative modeling toolkit for
downstream applications in molecular design. - Thoughtfully execute deep learning experiments to improve performance
of models or develop new functionality (e.g. loop engineering,
structure prediction of protein-protein complexes). - Work closely with software engineers to build systems for efficient
training and deployment of deep learning models.
Ideal background:
- Self-starter who enjoys working on tough scientific problems and is results-driven.
- Able to think critically, methodically, and creatively about experiments.
- Proficient in Python.
- Experience working with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
- 3+ years of industry experience in a data science or engineering position.
- Track record of impressive work in industry/academia centered on ML / deep learning.
- Graduate degree in math, CS, stats, bioengineering, comp bio, or a related field (not a hard requirement for exceptional candidates).
- Is located in the Bay Area (remote work is an option for exceptional candidates).
Pluses:
- Knowledge of physics, math, molecular biology, chemistry, etc.
- Previous work on ML applied to problems in structural biology or molecular design.
- Strong publication record.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to join the founding team and play a critical and expanding role in shaping the company.
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI with leading researchers from top institutions.
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About Diffuse Bio
Diffuse Bio is developing a fully automated AI software platform for drug design, leveraging advances in generative AI. For the past six years, has been at the forefront of breakthroughs in AI protein design, including the first experimental validation of AI-generated proteins and diffusion models for protein structure and sequence.
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