Staff AI Scientist - AI Products / Life Sciences

Tempus AI, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI, Inc. seeks an accomplished technical leader to architect and guide AI-driven projects end-to-end, from cutting-edge research to scalable production.

You will design multimodal models on pathology slides, genomics, and longitudinal data, collaborating with pharma and diagnostics partners. A Ph.D. and 3+ years leading ML deployments are required, with strong Python/PyTorch skills and a track record of impactful publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of industry experience leading end-to-end development of ML models.
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale deep learning and training production-grade models.
• Strong publication record in ML/vision venues; medical AI preferred.
• Proficiency in Python and the modern deep learning stack (e.g., PyTorch).

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead AI-intensive projects from research to production-ready design.
• Design and train state-of-the-art models using multimodal data (pathology slides, genomics, spatial omics, patient records).
• Collaborate with life sciences firms to advance biomarkers, therapy outcomes, and CDx.
• Ensure AI products meet regulatory guidelines and healthcare standards.
• Publish original research and engage with the AI research community.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Deep learning

Multimodal modeling

Computer vision

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

Production-grade coding

Job description

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Architect and lead the development of AI-intensive projects from initial research to production-ready design.


• Algorithmic Innovation: Design and train state-of-the-art models utilizing multi-modal data, including but not limited to pathology slides (WSI), genomic profiles (DNA/RNA), spatial omics, and longitudinal patient records.


• Collaboration with Life Sciences Companies: Develop sophisticated AI solutions to support biomarker discovery, therapy outcome prediction, and the advancement of Companion Diagnostics (CDx).


• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all AI products meet stringent regulatory guidelines and quality standards for healthcare applications.


• Scientific Contribution: Maintain Tempus’s position as a thought leader by publishing original research in high-impact venues and engaging with the global AI research community.

Qualifications

We value diverse perspectives and recognize that outstanding talent doesn't always follow a linear path.

• Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.


• Professional Experience: 3+ years of industry experience leading end-to-end development of machine learning models, from research and experimentation to validation and production deployment.


• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in large-scale deep learning and training production-grade models is required. Experience in computer vision and multimodal modeling (pathology, multi-omics, etc.) is preferred. Prior work in medical or healthcare AI is highly valued but not required.


• Research Excellence: A strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in leading machine learning or computer vision venues. Publications in medical or healthcare AI venues are preferred.


• Engineering Excellence: Proficiency in Python and the modern deep learning stack (e.g. Pytorch). Strong product-level coding skills for model development are essential, along with a solid understanding of industry-standard software engineering and development practices.

Pay Range

• New York Pay Range - $220,000 - $260,000 USD


• California Pay Range - $220,000 - $260,000 USD


• Illinois Pay Range - $200,000 - $240,000 USD


• Remote - USA Range - $200,000 - $240,000 USD

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics.

We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same - to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives.

We’re looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.