Genentech · 1 day ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AI Enablement
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $274K/yr
4+ years expGenentech is a company that advances science to improve healthcare access for everyone. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to design and develop scalable AI/ML systems that enhance drug discovery and development processes, working closely with a diverse team of scientists and product leaders.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test robust, scalable, and maintainable AI/ML facing scientific web applications and backend systems
Build tools to evaluate AI/ML model performance and establish new ways to understand AI quality
Partner with product managers and scientists to understand user needs, shape requirements, and translate them into actionable technical specifications
Develop and maintain systems for collecting, structuring, and storing diverse scientific data that support advanced analytics, machine learning, and other data-driven initiatives
Implement, adopt, or evaluate new AI/ML algorithms and analytical techniques
Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and the evolution of our development processes
Be willing to span the stack and contribute where needed, even outside of your core area of expertise
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices and adopt a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and curiosity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or similar technical field and 4+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering roles
Strong proficiency with AI/ML frameworks, libraries, and toolsets
Expert knowledge of statistics, machine learning theory, and algorithms
Strong knowledge of ML performance optimization, GPU best practices
Experience with kubernetes, relational databases, NoSQL databases, or data lakes, and experience working on cloud-native architectures in public clouds (ideally AWS)
Proven understanding and application of engineering best practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted partnerships with internal and external collaborators
Ability to quickly acquire new technologies and programming languages and a passion for continuous learning
Preferred
Experience with imaging or biological data and processes is a strong plus
Experience working with scientists or in a research environment is advantageous
Experience with workflow automation, GenAI, and/or agents is a plus
Benefits
Relocation benefits are available for this posting.
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President
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