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Principal Machine Learning Scientist BigHat Biosciences

Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted August 1, 2026
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Overview

Lead generation of next-generation antibody therapeutics using advanced machine learning. Drive innovation in protein engineering and collaborate across disciplines. Shape ML research strategy and contribute to drug development.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design and implement generative models for antibody sequences and structures trained on proprietary datasets
  • 2Provide leadership technical guidance mentorship to ML and data science teams
  • 3Set strategic direction for ML research aligned with drug development challenges
  • 4Develop de novo design methods for therapeutic antibody hits
  • 5Create multi-modality iterative optimization approaches for lab-in-the-loop design
  • 6Maintain deep understanding of ML-driven protein engineering advancements
  • 7Share findings at top-tier conferences and publish in leading journals
  • 8Support therapeutics programs with ML expertise
  • 9Collaborate with engineering team for model deployment efficiency
  • 10Identify platform inefficiencies and prioritize ML method development
  • 11Work with interdisciplinary teams to enhance platform performance

Requirements10

  • 1PhD in ML/CS or hard sciences with 5+ years experience post-graduation
  • 2Publications in major ML conferences or leading journals
  • 3Strong quantitative background and track record of novel ML application
  • 4Proficiency in Python and PyTorch
  • 5Experience with modern software engineering best practices
  • 6Biomedical domain knowledge for effective scientific collaboration
  • 7Familiarity with AWS for model deployment
  • 8Understanding of antibody biology and drug development processes
  • 9Experience with data engineering concepts
  • 10Commitment to fast-paced environment and cross-project execution

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

pythonpytorchawsgenerative modelsantibody engineering
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