Forward Deployed Engineer — Physical Sciences AI Solutions

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering scientific technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer for innovative engineering solutions in chemistry and materials science. Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and strong full-stack development abilities to embed with internal teams and customers. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $192,000 to $256,000 annually, along with bonuses and early equity opportunities. Join us to drive impactful solutions in scientific research.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or similar settings.
• Experience working with complex/messy datasets.
• Comfort with ambiguous requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop domain-specific tools for data analysis.
• Deploy scientific workflows that integrate with instruments.
• Create intuitive interfaces for AI/ML capabilities.
• Architect solutions for enterprise-wide deployment.

Skills

Domain expertise in chemistry

Outstanding communication skills

Data engineering experience

Full-stack development skills

Exceptional problem-solving abilities

Knack for product discovery

Willingness to travel

Tools

Scientific computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, RDKit)

Modern web technologies (TypeScript, React)

Job description

A pioneering scientific technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer for innovative engineering solutions in chemistry and materials science. Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and strong full-stack development abilities to embed with internal teams and customers. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $192,000 to $256,000 annually, along with bonuses and early equity opportunities. Join us to drive impactful solutions in scientific research.