# Computational Protein Design Lead at Numen

- Company: Numen (YC S23)
- What the company does: Engineering a future without cancer deaths. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.numen.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-02-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/numen/jobs/n4ch2pJ-computational-protein-design-lead
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/numen-computational-protein-design-lead/

## About the role

We’re looking for a talented scientist or ML researcher to leverage the latest advances in computational protein design towards the development of groundbreaking biosensing technology. We’re changing what’s possible in diagnostics and protein design is central to our efforts. You will collaborate with our experts in machine learning, molecular biology, and assay development to design real-world products that benefit human health. This role is based out of our beautiful office & lab in San Francisco.

## What they're looking for

- PhD (completed or in progress) in a related field
- Demonstrated ability in de novo design of proteins using cutting edge computational methods
- Expertise in the research area of generative protein design models and structure-prediction

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