Lead Lab Automation & AI Integration Engineer

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 141,000 - 206,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Life insurance

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Advisor Lab Automation Software Engineer in San Diego. This role involves designing software integrations for lab automation systems and driving AI capabilities in workflows. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in software development, particularly with Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. The anticipated salary is between $141,000 and $206,800, complemented by a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. with 3+ years, M.S. with 5+ years, or B.S. with 8+ years in industry experience.
  • Experience in software integration with lab automation systems is required.
  • Proven ability to link architectural thinking with hands-on engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration design for lab systems like liquid handlers and robotic workstations.
  • Maintain containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate on AI capabilities in lab automation workflows.

Skills

Python development
Docker
Kubernetes
AI-driven workflow automation
Collaboration skills

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering or related discipline
M.S. in a related discipline
B.S. in a related discipline

Tools

FastAPI
Redis
Flask
pytest

Job description

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Advisor Lab Automation Software Engineer in San Diego. This role involves designing software integrations for lab automation systems and driving AI capabilities in workflows. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in software development, particularly with Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. The anticipated salary is between $141,000 and $206,800, complemented by a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program.
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