# AI Scientist Intern, 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: Internship
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xairatherapeutics/jobs/5225658007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xaira-ai-scientist-intern-computational-protein-design/

## About the role

As an AI Scientist Intern on our Computational Protein Design team, you will work alongside talented scientists and engineers developing generative AI models for protein and antibody therapeutic design. During your internship, you will contribute to advancing state-of-the-art machine learning models for biology, with a focus on impacting protein/antibody design and drug discovery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary experts in biology, drug discovery, and clinical research.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, with strong publication record
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch and training/inference of AI models on GPUs
- Strong interest in AI innovation and its applications to interdisciplinary fields such as biology and chemistry
- Extensive hands-on experience with deep learning methods and frameworks
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn from experienced mentors
- A scientifically curious mindset with a passion for exploring new challenges

Tags: Computational Protein Design