ML Research Engineer, London
Isomorphic Labs3 months ago
London, United KingdomMid Level / Senior / Staff+
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize state-of-the-art AI models, robust codebases, data pipelines, and training and evaluation infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and run experiments to evaluate ML model performance and robustness, including data collection and preparation.
- Implement algorithms and software for model analysis, evaluation, inference, and performance optimization.
- Advise on productionizing and integrating AI/ML models, and monitor and refine their behavior.
- Develop specialized tools and frameworks that support model research, evaluation, and deployment.
- Collaborate with research scientists and engineers through discussions, knowledge sharing, and code reviews.
- Identify technical challenges, stay current with AI advances, and deliver independent engineering projects supporting foundation and applied model platforms.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in a highly quantitative field such as Computer Science, AI, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
- Deep understanding of machine learning principles and techniques.
- Strong proficiency with deep learning frameworks such as JAX or PyTorch.
- Hands-on experience with modern architectures including Transformers, GNNs, and Diffusion Models.
- Experience taking models through the full lifecycle, including scoping, data analysis, training, debugging, evaluation, benchmarking, and deployment.
- Excellent software development skills with strong algorithms and data structures fundamentals.
- Strong collaboration, written communication, verbal communication, self-direction, and ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Preferred: scientific contributions or state-of-the-art AI model work, distributed multi-GPU or multi-node training, performance optimization, computational biology or drug discovery knowledge, applied ML experience, and low-level infrastructure engineering.
Benefits
- Hybrid working requires coming into the London office three days per week, currently Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional team-dependent day.
- The company supports accommodations for additional needs that affect the hybrid working approach.
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About Isomorphic Labs
Isomorphic Labs develops AI models and a computational drug design platform for pharmaceutical R&D, working primarily through discovery collaborations and licensing. Founded in 2021 by Alphabet and headquartered in London, the company builds on advances such as AlphaFold to predict and design novel molecules. It has announced multi-year partnerships with Eli Lilly and Novartis to apply its technology to new therapeutics.