Scientist / Senior Scientist, Machine Learning

Job Description

Job Description

About Seismic

Seismic Therapeutic, a cutting-edge biomedicines company at the intersection of machine learning, protein engineering, and immunology, is seeking a creative, independently-minded machine learning scientist to help accelerate the Impact Platform for the computational discovery and optimization of new biologic drugs. Seismic’s machine learning platform enables on-demand generation and optimization of protein therapeutics to fight diseases of the immune system, using the power of artificial intelligence to translate audacious ideas into breakthrough drugs. We are dedicated to building a supportive culture around a superstar team, while keeping the unmet needs of patients at the center of our goals. Seismic has the tools, skills, ideas and people to make this vision a reality.

Working closely with our team of machine learning scientists, structural biologists, immunologists and others, you will develop and apply innovative machine learning approaches to optimize natural proteins for clinical applications and design novel classes of synthetic proteins with therapeutic functions.

Who you are and what you bring :

• A rigorous machine learning scientist with a deep understanding of molecular biology, protein biochemistry and structure.
• Appreciation of the characteristics that make a robust biologic drug.
• Hands-on experience with protein design models incorporating sequence (evolutionary sequence models and large language models) and / or structure (diffusion and inverse folding models).
• Ability to communicate complex machine learning and computational concepts to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical familiarity.
• Experience working with wet lab teams to bridge the divide from in-silico designs to real-world applications.
• Driven and conscientious, thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Passionate about improving patients’ lives.

Core Responsibilities :

Required Qualifications :

It's a plus but not required :

As a member of our diverse and growing team, you’ll help shape Seismic into a company that takes its scientific mission seriously while providing a positive and supportive workplace environment and culture. With your insights, passion, and talent - we’ll bring novel therapeutics to the patients who need them the most.

Seismic Therapeutic is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law .