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Title Drug Discovery Automation Software Engineer

Excelsior Sciences · Remote (US) · Remote

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About Excelsior Sciences

Excelsior Sciences leverages blocc chemistry — automated, AI-friendly small molecule synthesis — to accelerate drug discovery and scale from molecule to manufacturing. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

This role sits on the Automation team (Physical AI & Lab IT) under the Chief Physical AI Officer, alongside Research Informatics / Software Engineering and Frontier AI (foundation models & AI/Quantum). The Automation team owns the software and systems that connect physical lab devices and robotic platforms to digital lab data and AI agents—enabling reliable, agentic control of automated workflows and closed-loop experimentation.

What they're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in digital or laboratory automation, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or high-throughput research environments
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or R, experience with software development best practices (version control, testing, code review, CI)
  • Hands-on experience with software automation and integration approaches (REST APIs, device SDKs, messaging, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with LIMS, ELNs, digital orchestration/scheduling software, and/or cloud platforms (including Azure) used in research settings
  • Practical understanding of laboratory instrumentation and automation technologies, ability to troubleshoot across software and physical systems
More about this role

This role sits on the Automation team (Physical AI & Lab IT) under the Chief Physical AI Officer, alongside Research Informatics / Software Engineering and Frontier AI (foundation models & AI/Quantum). The Automation team owns the software and systems that connect physical lab devices and robotic platforms to digital lab data and AI agents—enabling reliable, agentic control of automated workflows and closed-loop experimentation.

This role is also the Primary Service Owner for all Lab IT Support at Excelsior Sciences, responsible for lab computer lifecycle, warranty support, setup/configuration, endpoint security, remote access, and lab backup infrastructure.

We are seeking a software engineer with strong experience in laboratory automation and the software that sits at the interface between physical systems and digital/lab-data platforms. You will work as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team alongside scientists, automation engineers, and colleagues from Research Informatics and Frontier AI.

In addition to building automation and orchestration software, you will serve as the primary owner of Lab IT support services—ensuring lab computers; endpoint protection, remote...

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