# Forward Deployed Research Scientist, Life Sciences at Goodfire

- Company: Goodfire
- What the company does: Goodfire is an AI interpretability research lab focused on understanding and intentionally designing advanced AI systems. Backed by Lightspeed, AI Grant and Menlo.
- Company website: https://goodfire.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $315K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/goodfire/jobs/4924131008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/goodfire-forward-deployed-research-scientist-life-sciences/

## About the role

Scientific AI models trained to model natural systems are revolutionizing research across scientific domains, including protein interaction prediction, protein design, disease prediction, and materials discovery. We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Research Scientist (Biology) to join our team to work directly with customers to develop new techniques for understanding and designing large biological foundation models.

## What they're looking for

- PhD/MD or equivalent experience in biology, with a strong ML background and experience in computational biology or bioinformatics
- Deep familiarity with large models and a passion for understanding how they work
- Fluency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch
- Strong writing and communication skills for explaining complex ideas
- Drive to move quickly and take ownership

Tags: Research and Development