Senior AI Engineer, Scientific Training – Collaboration

Edison Scientific

Senior AI Engineer building AI agents and tools for Edison Scientific’s biology research. Teaching and coaching postdoctoral Fellows while delivering production-quality scientific software.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applying AI to biological research, with a strong foundation in machine learning and software engineering. Capable of developing and delivering technical instruction while managing complex projects and collaborating effectively with researchers.

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Machine Learning ExperiencePython ProficiencyAI/ML Systems DevelopmentProject Management SkillsTechnical Instruction and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningSoftware EngineeringAI Tools DevelopmentLLM-Powered ApplicationsPythonTypeScriptAgent ArchitecturesProduction-Quality SoftwareTechnical Problem SolvingCurriculum Development

Soft Skills

TeachingCoachingMentoringIndependent OperationClarity in Ambiguous Situations

Certifications & Qualifications

M.S. in SciencePh.D. in Biology or Related Discipline

Industry Keywords

Biological ResearchNeuroscienceMolecular BiologyGeneticsComputational BiologyBioengineeringLife Sciences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply AI to biological research problems in collaboration with post-doctoral Fellows and research collaborators
Teach Fellows and collaborators to build, adapt, and use AI tools in their research
Provide ongoing technical coaching and support
Develop and deliver technical instruction, workshops, and curriculum on AI agents, LLM-powered applications, and related tools
Design, build, and deploy AI agents and tools for biology projects across neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, and other sub-domains
Work with researchers to understand their goals, workflows, and constraints
Provide technical software solutions to complex scientific problems
Identify where AI can have the greatest impact
Serve as a technical collaborator, educator, and AI engineering lead for Postdoctoral Fellows and research partners
Manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and operate independently while building production-quality systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of machine-learning and software engineering experience
Track record of building and shipping production-quality software that real users depend on
Proficiency in Python and ability to learn new tools and frameworks quickly
Experience building with LLMs, AI/ML systems, agent architectures, or AI-enabled applications
An M.S. in science or equivalent research experience in an academic lab or life sciences company
Ability to operate independently, build from scratch, drive clarity in ambiguous situations, and wear multiple hats
Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, or train technical or scientific audiences
Strong project management skills, including scoping ambiguous problems, prioritizing, managing dependencies, and driving work to completion
Willingness and ability to learn new scientific domains quickly
Ph.D. or equivalent research experience in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, neuroscience, or a related scientific discipline (bonus)
Fluency in TypeScript and/or other programming languages (bonus)
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must answer whether employment visa sponsorship is required now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Full healthcare coverage — we pay 100% of premiums for you and your dependents
401(k) company matching
Mental health support through Rula, our in-network therapist and psychiatrist network with fast availability
12 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption
Lunch is on us every day you're in the office
Regular team offsites and company events
Competitive salary and equity
Support for growing families, including a yearly new parent stipend and fertility coverage through Carrot
Pet care support with a yearly employer-funded stipend for your animal companions
Commuter benefits so you can pay for transit and parking with pre-tax dollars
$300 health and wellness benefit quarterly
Lunch is on us every day you're in the office, and dinner is on us when you're working late