AI/ML Research Engineer
Manifold BioBoston, Massachusetts, United States • San Francisco, California, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Manifold Bio builds AI models for protein therapeutic design, trained on proprietary experimental data generated at unprecedented scale.
Job Description
Manifold Bio is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to join our growing AI team. You will work closely with our research scientists to implement, scale, and optimize machine learning systems that power our de novo antibody design platform and advance our protein design capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with PyTorch and/or JAX for deep learning applications
- Strong proficiency in Python scientific computing stack (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn)
- Experience with distributed computing and GPU optimization techniques
- Familiarity with protein structure analysis, computational biology, or analogous problems in natural sciences
- Understanding of modern deep learning architectures and optimization techniques
- Experience implementing research papers or translating ML approaches to production systems
- Proficiency with version control (Git), testing frameworks, and software engineering best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on technical challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
