Hybrid ML Research Scientist – Foundation Models, Senior / Staff / Principal

at Genesis Molecular AI

• Job title: ML Research Scientist – Foundation Models, Senior / Staff / Principal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Mateo, United States

About the role

• ML Research Scientist leading transformative research in foundation models for AI in drug discovery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape groundbreaking models and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative research projects from conception to implementation, tackling core challenges in generative modeling for molecular systems.
• Design and develop novel models and algorithms, building upon the latest literature in diffusion models, flow matching, RL, LLMs, and other cutting-edge areas.
• Execute ambitious experiments at scale, leveraging our world-class computational infrastructure to rigorously validate your hypotheses and push the boundaries of the state-of-the-art.
• Collaborate intensely with a multidisciplinary team to translate your research into tangible impact on our drug discovery platform.
• Contribute to the global research community by publishing some of your work and representing Genesis at top tier AI/ML conferences and workshops.
• Mentor and guide other researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of shared learning, growth, and innovation.

Requirements

• A deep learning expert with a portfolio of novel research in one or more cutting-edge domains of generative or predictive modeling (e.g., diffusion, flow matching, RL, foundation model architectures and training methods).
• An independent, first-principles thinker with a strong sense of ownership over your research projects and a drive to see them through to completion.
• A strong coder, comfortable with going deep into the engineering stack to build, debug, and ship your own models.
• A curious, problem-oriented mind, excited to dive into the emerging field at the intersection of AI, physics, chemistry, and biology and make foundational contributions and discoveries. No prior experience in biology or chemistry is necessary – only willingness to learn.
• A true team player with strong communication skills who thrives in highly collaborative, mission-driven environments where science and engineering are deeply intertwined.
• Inspired by our culture of intellectual curiosity and the shared belief that breakthroughs happen when diverse perspectives and minds unite.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (covered 100% for the employees).
• 401(k) plan.
• Open (unlimited) PTO policy.
• Free lunches and dinners at our offices.
• Paid family leave (maternity and paternity).
• Life and long- and short-term disability insurance.