AI Scientist

Tempus; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Benefits package

Job summary

Tempus is seeking an AI Scientist to lead hands-on development of multimodal AI models using pathology slides, genomic data, and patient records. You will publish research and collaborate across the AI, clinical, and biomedicine teams in pursuit of precision medicine.

The role emphasizes design, training, and evaluation of state-of-the-art models, with a focus on regulatory alignment and real-world healthcare impact. A PhD and strong Python/PyTorch experience are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related quantitative field is required.
• Strong track record in deep learning, model development and rigorous evaluation.
• Experience with computer vision and multimodal modeling (pathology, multi-omics) preferred.
• Publications in ML/CV venues are highly valued, including healthcare AI venues.
• Proficiency with Python and modern deep learning stack; strong software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on design, training, and evaluation of multimodal AI models.
• Develop AI solutions to support biomarker discovery and therapy outcome prediction.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards for healthcare AI products.
• Publish original research in high-impact venues and engage with the AI community.
• Collaborate with Life Sciences teams to advance companion diagnostics and clinical insights.

Skills

Deep learning

Multimodal modeling

Python

PyTorch

Computer vision

Research publications

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Contribution: This is an individual contributor role with significant hands‑on contribution.
• Algorithmic Innovation: Design and train state‑of‑the‑art models utilizing multi‑modal data, including but not limited to pathology slides (WSI), genomic profiles (DNA/RNA), spatial omics, and longitudinal patient records.
• Collaboration with Life Sciences Companies: Develop AI solutions to support biomarker discovery, therapy outcome prediction, and the advancement of Companion Diagnostics (CDx).
• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all AI products meet stringent regulatory guidelines and quality standards for healthcare applications.
• Scientific Contribution: Maintain Tempus’s position as a thought leader by publishing original research in high‑impact venues and engaging with the global AI research community.

Qualifications

• We value diverse perspectives and recognize that outstanding talent doesn't always follow a linear path.
• Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in deep learning model development and rigorous evaluation.
• Experience in computer vision and multimodal modeling (pathology, multi‑omics, etc.) is preferred.
• Prior work in medical or healthcare AI is highly valued but not required.
• Research Excellence: A strong track record of peer‑reviewed publications in leading machine learning or computer vision venues.
• Publications in medical or healthcare AI venues are preferred.
• Engineering Excellence: Proficiency in Python and the modern deep learning stack (e.g. Pytorch). Strong product‑level coding skills for model development are a strong plus, along with a solid understanding of industry‑standard software engineering and development practices.
• Remote US: $100,000-$150,000
• NYC/SF: $120,000-$160,000
• The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.
• Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
• Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus's proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real‑world evidence to deliver real‑time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. At Tempus, we are pursuing a mission to redefine precision medicine through data‑driven insights. The AI Products group is a multidisciplinary group of AI scientists and engineers focused on developing AI‑driven precision medicine and therapeutic solutions across the clinical and drug development lifecycle. As an AI Scientist, you will operate at the intersection of machine learning and clinical science. You will research, design, and deploy cutting‑edge multimodal AI models that leverage one of the world's largest clinical and molecular datasets - transforming patient care at a massive scale.

Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company's first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics. We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives.

We're looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don't shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We're looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.