Sr. Software Engineer - AI BioDesign

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Allen Institute is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer – AI BioDesign to lead data and ML training pipelines across multiple biological modalities. You will design scalable data storage, versioning, and API access, and help build a model zoo of relevant AI models.

Collaborate with AI scientists and the director on training stack decisions, and develop lab-in-the-loop training processes to accelerate discovery while embracing open science principles.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in software/ML
• Experience running/evaluating ML models and building data access APIs
• Familiarity with build processes and CI, such as GitHub Actions

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ML training and evaluation pipelines across multiple biological modalities
• Design data storage, versioning, and access infrastructure for large-scale, in-house data
• Develop and maintain a model zoo of relevant models
• Working with the director to make/build versus buy decisions on training and data technical stack
• Develop processes to support a lab-in-the-loop training paradigm

Skills

ML training pipelines

Data storage design

Model zoo development

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Actions

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer – AI BioDesign

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

Sr. Software Engineer – AI BioDesign

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

The AI BioDesign research collaboration has a bold vision to make biology engineerable by combining AI and high-throughput experimentation to predict, understand, and design living systems. Our scientific teams address high-risk, high-reward questions in biology through AI – inventing computational methods and large-scale AI/ML models that turn complex biological data into scientific insight. This work spans collaborations across Allen Institute Accelerators, including Brain Science, Cell Science, Immunology, Neural Dynamics, and the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, as well as external academic and institutional partners.

We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic Sr. Software Engineer to manage the data, data science, and ML training stacks across multiple flywheels. As a member of our close, collaborative team, you will have the freedom to contribute to as much of our code and design processes as you would like. In addition, you can train and develop novel models alongside our AI scientists, based on your interests and skills.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.

We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain ML training and evaluation pipelines for ML models across multiple biological modalities
• Design data storage, versioning, and access infrastructure for large-scale, in-house data
• Develop and maintain a model zoo of relevant models
• Working with the director to make/build versus buy decisions on training and data technical stack
• Develop processes to support a lab-in-the-loop training paradigm

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• A bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience running/evaluating ML models and building data access APIs
• Familiarity with build processes and CI, such as GitHub Actions

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience deploying AI models in biological or scientific settings
• Experience making build versus buy technical decisionsSome experience optimizing models for inferenceSome experience debugging ML training pipelines

  Physical Demands

  • Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment

  Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

  • This role requires onsite work and is expected to work onsite for the majority of the working hours. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for Allen Institute employees is 700 Dexter Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State

  Travel

  • Attendance and participation in national and international conferences as appropriate

  Additional Comments

  • Please note, this opportunity may provide work visa sponsorship
  • Please note, this opportunity offers relocation assistance

  Annualized Salary Range

  • $167,850 - $209,750 *
  • Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

  Benefits

  • Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits .

  It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.