Vilya · 3 days ago
Deep Learning Scientist
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $210K/yr
4+ years expVilya is a computational biotechnology company creating a novel class of medicines to precisely target disease biology. We are seeking a highly-motivated, creative, and knowledgeable Deep Learning Scientist to help build Vilya as a key member of the ML/DL Design team, responsible for inventing, developing, and maintaining deep learning datasets, models, and frameworks that power Vilya’s platform.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, optimize, and maintain deep learning frameworks that support and power Vilya’s drug design pipeline for macrocycles
Collaborate and communicate with fellow experts in deep learning as well as the broader interdisciplinary Vilya team, understand the domain problems, and apply deep learning to solve challenges
Apply and implement state of the art deep learning techniques in related fields (e.g. geometric deep learning, protein deep learning, etc…) to continuously improve our approaches to drug design and development
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. (or equivalent industry experience) in computer science and/or mathematics
Strong knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, statistics, and graph theory
Capable of applying a wide range of fundamental machine learning theories and methods to solve challenges, including active learning and generative modeling
Experience developing, deploying, and managing deep learning models and formatting large datasets for real-world problems
Clear mathematical understanding of the deep learning techniques relevant to the protein and small molecule deep learning field (e.g. Transformers, Graph Networks, equivariant neural networks, diffusion and flow-based models)
Proficiency in the Python/Pytorch framework for developing deep learning models
Desire to continuously expand domain-specific knowledge
Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and to communicate complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences
Preferred
4+ years of hands-on experience in developing deep learning models
Developing and deploying deep networks at scale
Expertise in geometric deep learning and point cloud modeling
Expertise in transfer learning and parameter efficient fine tuning techniques
Experience performing deep learning on small molecule/protein structures and interactions
Exposure to concepts in drug discovery such as ADME / Tox / DMPK
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a disruptive startup with a talented, experienced, and dedicated team
401(k) plan with employer matching for contributions
Stock options
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Open, flexible vacation policy
Support to attend professional conferences meaningful to your career growth
Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
Monthly wellness and commuter stipend
Company
Vilya
Vilya is a biotechnology company developing a novel class of drugs that precisely target the biology of disease.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$71MKey Investors
ARCH Venture Partners
2024-06-04Series A· $21M
2022-08-29Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
Sabah Öney
Co-Founder, Interim CEO, Member Board of Directors
Adam Moyer
Co-Founder - Director of Molecular Design
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