Software Engineer, AI for Scientific Discovery

Altara Technologies, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Altara Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to architect and build the foundations of their core product in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have a background in shipping innovative products in high-growth environments and possess a strong understanding of AI and its applications in science. This role requires both technical leadership and mentorship to help shape Altara's engineering culture. Join us to disrupt the industry and solve meaningful scientific challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping 0-to-1 products in high-growth environments.
• Ability to balance user needs with technical trade-offs.
• Familiarity with AI tools and critical thinking about their applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build early foundations of Altara’s core product.
• Ship end-to-end features across the stack.
• Develop systems for extracting insights from scientific data.
• Lead technical direction and mentor team members.

Skills

Product-first engineering mindset

AI/ML engineering and research

Mentorship and technical leadership

Data ingestion and representation

Job description

Altara Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to architect and build the foundations of their core product in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have a background in shipping innovative products in high-growth environments and possess a strong understanding of AI and its applications in science. This role requires both technical leadership and mentorship to help shape Altara's engineering culture. Join us to disrupt the industry and solve meaningful scientific challenges.