Senior AI Engineer, Scientific Training & Collaboration

Edison Scientific Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Mental health support

Pet care stipend

Commuter benefits

401(k) matching

Lunch in office

Team offsites

Job summary

FutureHouse in San Francisco seeks a Senior AI Engineer to lead AI initiatives, educate Fellows, and collaborate with researchers. You will design, build, and deploy AI agents for biology projects across neuroscience, genetics, and more, while mentoring researchers to fluency in AI tools.

The role emphasizes independent work, production-grade software, and multi‑stakeholder coordination, with a strong preference for advanced degrees in science and related fields.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ML and software engineering experience building production-quality software.
• Strong Python skills and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Experience with LLMs, AI/ML systems, agent architectures, or AI-enabled apps.
• M.S. in science or equivalent research experience; PhD preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proven ability to teach, coach, or mentor technical or scientific audiences.
• Strong project management, ability to scope, prioritize, manage dependencies.
• Willingness to learn new scientific domains quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting-edge research applying AI to biological problems with Fellows and collaborators.
• Teach Fellows to build, adapt, and use AI tools with ongoing coaching.
• Develop and deliver technical instruction, workshops, and curriculum for AI agents and LLM-powered tools.

Skills

ML engineering

Python

LLMs/AI systems

Independent work

Teaching/mentoring

Project management

Cross-domain learning

Education

M.S. in science

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Python ecosystem tools

LLM frameworks

Agent architectures

Job description

About FutureHouse

FutureHouse is a non‑profit research organization using AI to accelerate frontier biology research. We provide biology researchers with the tools, training, and infrastructure to apply AI to ambitious questions at the cutting edge of biological discovery. Our flagship program today is the AI‑for‑Science Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship, which supports early‑career scientists at the intersection of frontier AI and leading academic research. The Fellowship provides what many programs cannot: industry‑grade compute, dedicated software engineering support, and mentorship from world‑class academic co‑advisors.

Role

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to serve as a technical collaborator, educator, and AI engineering lead for our Postdoctoral Fellows and research partners. In this interdisciplinary role, you will design, build, and deploy AI agents and tools for biology projects spanning neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, and other sub‑domains while working closely with researchers to understand their goals, workflows, and constraints. You will help solve complex scientific problems by providing technical software solutions and identifying where AI can have the greatest impact.

You will also play a central role in teaching and coaching Fellows, helping them build fluency with AI tools to integrate them into their research. This includes developing practical tutorials, supporting ongoing learning, and serving as a bridge between frontier AI capabilities and real‑world scientific needs. Success in this role requires strong communication, the ability to explain technical concepts clearly, and a collaborative approach to working with highly skilled researchers.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering and AI/ML expertise with scientific curiosity, sound judgment, and project management skills. They are comfortable operating independently, building production‑quality systems, and managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects. An M.S. in science or equivalent research experience in an academic lab or life sciences company is required. A Ph.D. or advanced research experience in biology, chemistry, or a related field is strongly preferred.

This position is full‑time and in‑person in San Francisco, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting‑edge research by applying AI to biological research problems in collaboration with post‑doctoral Fellows and other research collaborators.
• Teach Fellows and other collaborators to build, adapt, and use AI tools in their research by providing ongoing technical coaching and support.
• Develop and deliver practical technical instruction, workshops, and curriculum to help researchers build competency with AI agents, LLM‑powered applications, and related tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of machine‑learning and software engineering experience, including a track record of building and shipping production‑quality software that real users depend on.
• Strong engineering foundation, including proficiency in Python and comfort picking up new tools and frameworks quickly.
• Experience building with LLMs, AI/ML systems, agent architectures, or AI‑enabled applications.
• An M.S. in science or equivalent research experience in an academic lab or life sciences company.
• Comfortable operating independently, building from scratch, driving clarity in ambiguous situations, and wearing multiple hats.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, or train technical or scientific audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to scope ambiguous problems, prioritize effectively, manage dependencies, and drive work to completion.
• Willingness and ability to learn new scientific domains quickly.

Bonus points for

• Ph.D. or equivalent research experience in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, neuroscience, or a related scientific discipline.
• Fluency in TypeScript and/or other programming languages.

Compensation

• $220,000 – $350,000

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and equity
• Full healthcare coverage — we pay 100% of premiums for you and your dependents
• Support for growing families, including a yearly new parent stipend and fertility coverage through Carrot
• Mental health support through Rula, our in‑network therapist and psychiatrist network with fast availability
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption
• Pet care support with a yearly employer‑funded stipend for your animal companions
• Commuter benefits so you can pay for transit and parking with pre‑tax dollars
• 401(k) company matching
• $300 health and wellness benefit quarterly
• Lunch is on us every day you’re in the office, and dinner is on us when you’re working late
• Regular team offsites and company events
• A fast‑moving, mission‑driven culture where smart people do their best work and actually enjoy doing it

FutureHouse is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.