AI/ML Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline; Cambridge; On-site; USD 136,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to drive innovation in drug development through advanced machine learning techniques. This role involves developing cutting-edge deep learning models to tackle real-world scientific challenges, particularly in the realm of viral diseases. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to continuous growth and excellence, ensuring that your contributions significantly impact the future of healthcare. Join a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your career will flourish as you help shape the future of personalized medicine.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Parental Leave

Medical Leave

Long-term Incentive Program

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing state-of-the-art deep learning models.
• Ability to translate biological challenges into machine learning problems.
• Strong software engineering skills in Python and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute and deliver full AI/ML solutions.
• Model viral evolution using large datasets and emerging AI/ML techniques.
• Deliver well-vetted tools with clearly defined limitations.

Skills

Deep Learning Models

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Data Evaluation

Model Deployment

DevOps Tools

Education

Graduate Studies in Computer Science

PhD in Machine Learning

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CI/CD

Version Control

Job description

Site Name: Cambridge 300 Technology Square, San Francisco, Seattle Sixth Ave, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Posted Date: May 2 2025

At GSK, we envision a world where advanced applications of machine learning and AI enable us to develop novel therapies for existing diseases and respond swiftly to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, improving outcomes at lower costs with fewer side effects. This ambitious vision requires developing cutting-edge products and solutions in machine learning and AI. If this excites you, we'd love to chat.

The AI/ML Biomedical AI Team applies machine learning and AI methods to questions at the start and end of drug development. Our viral evolution group focuses on applying these techniques to support the development of treatments and preventatives for viral diseases like Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. We aim to realize the potential of platforms like mRNA vaccines, oligonucleotides, and monoclonal antibodies against infectious diseases. We model viral evolution using large datasets and emerging AI/ML techniques.

We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to help us realize this vision. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in developing state-of-the-art deep learning models for challenging real-world scientific problems. You should be an outstanding scientist with deep knowledge of modern machine learning. You should be able to translate vaguely defined biological or drug discovery challenges into well-defined machine learning problems. You will independently execute and deliver full AI/ML solutions—from sourcing training data, designing and implementing models, testing, benchmarking, and research for performance improvement, to deploying stable, tested, and efficient code and services in an agile environment. You will be part of a team focused on delivering well-vetted tools with clearly defined limitations.

The AI/ML team values ownership, accountability, continuous development, and collaboration. We hire for the long term and are committed to making this a great place to work. Our leaders are dedicated to your career growth and development from day one.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Graduate studies in Computer Science or Applied Math, or relevant undergraduate studies combined with work experience. Candidates with graduate studies in CS and biological sciences or equivalent experience are highly competitive.
• Experience developing deep learning models.
• Expertise in at least one area: scientist, machine learning engineer, or software engineer.
• Knowledge of standard deep learning algorithms and architectures.
• Familiarity with current deep learning literature and the mathematics of machine learning.
• Understanding of machine learning best practices, scalable training and deployment, model evaluation, and introspection.
• Experience with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or others.
• Strong software engineering skills in Python and/or C++.
• Experience with devops tools: version control, CI/CD, containerization, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Machine Learning.
• Knowledge in disease biology, molecular biology, and virology.
• Experience with biological data (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics).
• Peer-reviewed publications in major AI conferences.
• Experience in deploying commercial AI/ML software.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Focus on early commits, metrics-driven development, and high-quality production code.

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The annual base salary ranges from $136,125 to $226,875, depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and market rates. The role includes an annual bonus, participation in a long-term incentive program, health benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, and parental/medical leave.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about our benefits.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to combat disease, positively impacting billions of lives and delivering sustainable shareholder returns. We focus on vaccines, medicines, and the immune system, investing in infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology.

Our success depends on our people. We aim to create a workplace where employees feel inspired, valued, and encouraged to grow and maintain their wellbeing. If you share our ambition, join us in our journey to get Ahead Together.

If you need accommodations or assistance to apply, contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or [phone] (outside US).

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

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