# ML Scientist I/II, AI for Protein Engineering at Lila Sciences

- Company: Lila Sciences
- What the company does: LILA has created the world's first Operating System for Science powered by Scientific Superintelligence™. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.lila.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lilasciences/jobs/4392245009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-ml-scientist-i-ii-ai-for-protein-engineering/

## About the role

Lila is building a platform where AI and automation co-evolve to solve the hardest problems in medicine. Within Life Sciences AI, the AI for Protein Engineering team develops and applies generative and predictive models that move biomolecule design programs from in silico hypothesis to wet-lab validated leads.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Biophysics, Bioengineering, or a related quantitative field
- Experience applying machine learning to protein design, biologics engineering, or related biomolecular design problems
- Strong ML fundamentals, with hands-on experience developing, adapting, training, or evaluating modern AI methods
- Fluency with biological sequence, structure, function, developability, or experimental validation considerations
- Ability to translate therapeutic or biological objectives into computational design problems and model evaluation plans
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across ML, biology, experimental science, and software teams

Tags: AI