SandboxAQ · 11 hours ago
Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Sim
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $276K/yr
7+ years expSandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer within the AI Simulation group, you will act as the primary technical bridge between core Large Quantitative Models and client contracts, ensuring the technical enablement and success of critical partnerships.
Quantum ComputingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecuritySaaSInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Orchestrate Technical Delivery: Partner with scientific teams to audit workflows, diagnose technical blockers, and take full accountability for the end-to-end technical execution of client contracts
Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and deploy high-velocity code to extend existing tools, or build new frameworks for wrapping scientific logic and automating complex R&D workflows
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical translator between non-technical researchers and product teams, validating proposed solutions and ensuring they meet rigorous scientific requirements
Scale and Optimize Infrastructure: Own the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based compute resources and data pipelines, ensuring stability and performance throughout the contract lifecycle
Pioneer Technical Integration: Lead the integration of internal core technologies, such as LQMs and Agentic systems, into bespoke client environments to solve major scientific challenges
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional software development experience, with deep proficiency in Python and modern architectural patterns
Proven ability to operate independently in high-ambiguity environments, moving from ideation to functional code with high velocity
Hands-on experience with cloud orchestration (Kubernetes, Batch systems) and workflow management tools like Airflow
Technical expertise in building REST APIs, managing database systems (ORMs, schemas), and utilizing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of shipping systems in fast-moving, customer-facing environments
Preferred
Domain expertise in drug discovery, cheminformatics, or advanced materials
Experience delivering scientific code for R&D projects involving simulation or numerical optimization
Familiarity with High-Performance Computing (HPC), GPU programming, and optimization
Exposure to AI applications involving knowledge graphs, AI agents, or multi-agent systems
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
Retirement savings with company matching
Paid parental leave
Inclusive family-building benefits
Flexible paid time off
Company-wide seasonal breaks
Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs
Company
SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (5)
2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$975MKey Investors
Eric Schmidt Angel InvestmentsMichael J. Fox Foundation
2025-12-03Private Equity
2025-04-04Series E· $150M
2024-12-18Series E· $300M
Leadership Team
Jack Hidary
Chief Executive Officer
Joerg Rathenberg
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
2026-01-10
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