AI Research Engineer

Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development. The company is leading the development of generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the creation of medicines against historically hard-to-drug molecular targets. It is also developing foundation models for biology and disease to enable better target elucidation and patient stratification. Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development. Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of industry experience in AI, machine learning, or related roles, with a track record of implementing, scaling, and deploying AI models in production environments.
• Expertise with modern deep learning toolchains and experience with large scale model training.
• Strong understanding of deep learning fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for tackling complex challenges in the life sciences.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Publication track record at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR is a plus, though demonstrated industry impact is prioritized
• If you are a motivated individual with a passion for applying AI to advance drug discovery and improve human health, we encourage you to apply!