Forward Deployed Engineer - semiconductors
Periodic LabsCalifornia, United States
Posted April 23, 2026
300000 - 400000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Periodic Labs develops AI-driven scientific agents and fully autonomous laboratory platforms that enable rapid, data‑rich experimentation. By combining advanced machine learning models with robotic lab infrastructure, the company accelerates hypothesis generation, experiment design, and execution across chemistry, biology, and materials science. Its unique integration of AI scientists and self‑operating labs reduces human intervention, shortens discovery cycles, and delivers reproducible results at scale. With a culture that prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous innovation, Periodic Labs is positioned to transform how research teams accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
Job Description
We're an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be deploying AI models trained on physical science, connected to a live autonomous lab, in service of some of the hardest materials and process engineering problems on earth.
Requirements
- Strong engineering or physical science background
- Hands-on software engineering ability
- Experience working with messy, real-world industrial or scientific data
- Proven ability to work directly with technical customers or stakeholders
- Comfort operating in high-ambiguity, high-ownership situations
Benefits
- Generous compensation package
- Visa sponsorship
- Flexible work arrangements
