Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.
Our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities. And our Physical Sciences effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.
At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.
If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.
The Role
We are seeking a mid-level
Machine Learning Operations Engineer
to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on unifying data management at Lila by building and maintaining high performance and robust data pipelines to support a variety of machine learning use-cases. You will work closely with both LLM researchers and Applied AI Engineers to ensure the seamless integration of cutting-edge LLM research with scalable, production-ready systems for life science and physical science automation.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement high-performance data processing infrastructure for large language model training
Collaborate with researchers to implement novel data processing pipelines
Develop an easy-to-use, secure, and robust developer experience for researchers and engineers
Contribute to the MLOps best practices at Lila Sciences and write technical documentation for staff
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus in data engineering or DevOps
Demonstrated experience deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production
Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud (AWS Preferred)
Proficiency with CI/CD tools and Frameworks (GitHub Actions preferred)
Strong skills with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), VCS (git), and Linux
Proven experience in cross-functional teams and able to communicate effectively about technical and operational challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with scalable data frameworks (Spark, Kafka, Flink)
Proven Expertise with Infrastructure as Code and Cloud best practices
Proficiency with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Working at Lila Sciences, you would have access to advanced technology in the areas of:
AI experimental design and simulation
Automated liquid handling and instrumentation
Location:
Cambridge, MA preferred; open to remote.
More About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.
Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at
www.flagshippioneering.com .
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are
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.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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