# AI Scientist, Computational Protein Design at Xaira

- Company: Xaira
- What the company does: We’re pioneering the discovery and development of life-changing medicines through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Backed by Lightspeed, NEA and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://xaira.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $198K to $308K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-10-24
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xairatherapeutics/jobs/4957313007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xaira-ai-scientist-computational-protein-design/

## About the role

As an AI Scientist, you will have prior experience in developing and implementing new deep learning methods while upholding a track record of AI Innovation demonstrated through publications in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning or projects applying them to interdisciplinary fields. You will be a crucial member of our core AI team, comprising highly creative and talented peers who are all experts in developing state of the art AI models.

## What they're looking for

- Track record of AI Innovation demonstrated through publications in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning or projects applying them to interdisciplinary fields
- Experienced in developing and implementing new deep learning methods
- Experienced in PyTorch, training and inference of large models on GPUs
- Scientifically curious with an interest to work on interdisciplinary teams
- PhD in Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning or related technical fields
- 3+ years of work experience post-PhD in an industrial setting or equivalent academic post-doctoral experience

Tags: Computational Protein Design