Staff Software Engineer, AI Lab Execution System
Lila Sciences is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their software group and contribute to the development of their next-generation AI-driven scientific platform. This role involves designing, building, and optimizing intelligent, data-driven applications, focusing on developing user interfaces, services, high-performance APIs, and databases. The engineer will ensure the reliability of services that integrate advanced AI frameworks with complex scientific analytics and laboratory workflows.
Key responsibilities include designing and building high-performance, secure, and well-documented user interfaces and APIs that integrate with AI-driven applications. The engineer will develop schemas and manage diverse data systems, including SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases, to ensure optimal performance and scalability. Additionally, the role involves driving the implementation of front-end and backend services, diagnosing and optimizing system bottlenecks, and leveraging cloud services and modern DevOps practices to build and deploy production-grade systems at scale. Collaboration with machine learning researchers, engineers, and scientists to integrate data pipelines, APIs, and cloud infrastructure into scientific workflows is also essential.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 4-6 years of experience building and deploying large-scale systems in production. Strong expertise in React and TypeScript is required, along with proficiency in Python. The candidate should have a proven track record in schema design, indexing, and query optimization for SQL, NoSQL, and emerging database technologies. Experience in designing and scaling RESTful or GraphQL APIs with a focus on reliability and performance is essential. Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants to drive productivity is also required. Experience working in scientific or data-intensive domains, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to take ownership of complex backend challenges are important.
Lila Sciences offers competitive compensation, including bonus potential and generous early equity. The expected base salary range is $192,000 to $238,000 USD. Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits; and a company-subsidized lunch program.
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. The company is pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method, aiming to solve humankind's greatest challenges by building systems that can learn for themselves. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at the forefront of AI-driven scientific discovery.