Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 4 days ago
AI Engineer - Metabolic Sensor Design
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is investing in AI-driven projects to enhance scientific research. They are seeking a highly skilled AI Software Engineer to develop computational infrastructure for biosensor optimization, collaborating with scientists to advance AI initiatives in protein engineering.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain computational infrastructure and predictive tools for AI biosensor optimization, including tool development for modeling fluorescence properties and biochemical performance from sequence and structure
Design and execute rigorous comparative experiments between model architectures
Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless integration of computational and experimental aspects of the project
Apply machine learning, AI techniques, and software engineering best practices to deliver scalable, maintainable, and reproducible AI systems for protein engineering
Carefully document data, code, and processing pipelines to enable seamless reproduction and extension of research results
Actively contribute to the latest advancements in the field and continuously improve your skillset with the latest advances in AI research and technologies
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, potentially mentor junior engineers, and direct or assist in directing the work of others to meet project goals while advising stakeholders on data strategies and best practices
Qualification
Required
PhD in Bioengineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
3+ years of experience in developing and fine-tuning deep learning models
Strong programming skills in Python, PyTorch, and JAX
Familiarity with protein modeling deep learning frameworks (e.g., AlphaFold, ESM, Chai-1, Boltz-1)
Familiarity with computer vision deep learning frameworks (e.g., SAM, cellpose)
Experience with ML model deployment, workflow orchestration, and high-throughput data processing
Benefits
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
A supportive team environment that promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing
The opportunity to engage with world-class researchers, software engineers and AI/ML experts, contribute to impactful science, and be part of a dynamic community committed to advancing humanity’s understanding of fundamental scientific questions
Amenities that enhance work-life balance such as on-site childcare, free gyms, available on-campus housing, social and dining spaces, and convenient shuttle bus service to Janelia from the Washington D.C. metro area
Company
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$1MKey Investors
Salt Lake Community College
2017-08-31Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Boyana Konforti
Director, Scientific Strategy & Development
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