Remote Principal Machine Learning Scientist

Description:

• Matterworks is building AI tools to extract insights from biological data and unlock opportunities in therapeutic discovery, development, and manufacturing.
• The Principal Machine Learning Scientist will be a technical leader for research and development efforts.
• This role involves setting the long-term technical vision and strategy for deep learning architecture.
• It is a strategic, hands-on position for a scientist passionate about architecting foundational neural networks and leading ambitious, multi-year research and engineering initiatives.
• The scientist will guide the company's scientific direction and mentor a talented team of scientists.
• Key responsibilities include defining the long-term vision for deep learning architecture, leading the development of innovative deep learning models, providing intellectual leadership, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring the machine learning team.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent research experience is required.
• Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in machine learning, focusing significantly on architecting novel deep learning systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the architectural design of complex deep learning systems is essential, evidenced through publications, patents, or a portfolio of shipped products.
• Expertise or strong familiarity with machine learning for spectral analysis, molecular structure prediction, or novel molecular representation learning is highly preferred.
• A strong publication record in top-tier machine learning or scientific journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, Nature, Science) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with common scientific data formats (e.g., HDF5, mzML, zarr) is required.

Benefits:

• Matterworks offers a competitive base salary and stock options.
• Employees receive health and dental benefits, vision coverage, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401k with company match.
• The company provides a flexible work environment with an unlimited time away policy and commuter benefits.
• Employees enjoy regular team meals and outings, as well as company support for continued education, coursework, and conference participation.