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Staff Engineer

Machine Learning, NLP, Remote

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BenchSci

BenchSci

201-500 employees

AI-driven platform for preclinical research

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Pytorch
SQL
Pandas
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Requirements
  • At least 8 years of professional experience applying ML techniques to solve business problems, with at least 2 years at a Staff Engineer level.
  • Strong experience with NLP and LLMs.
  • Strong experience with Python and programming fundamentals.
  • Extensive experience with PyTorch.
  • Track record of successfully delivering robust, scalable and production-ready ML models.
  • Experience with the full ML development lifecycle from architecture and technical design, through data collection and preparation, model selection, training and evaluation, to deployment and maintenance.
  • Experience with data manipulation and processing, such as SQL or pandas.
  • Experience with Cloud solutions and Cloud architecture, in particular with MLOps, DataOps and data warehouses.
  • Experience leading technical design discussions, writing and reviewing technical design documents and providing technical guidance and directions.
  • Ability to reason about trade-offs and make technical decisions under a certain level of uncertainty.
  • Strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills.
  • A growth mindset and a constant desire to learn.
Responsibilities
  • Join the Platform Architecture Group, collaborate with Staff Engineers and architects and provide high-level end-to-end solution design for the company’s mission critical initiatives.
  • Design ML Architecture across multiple ML and Data Teams in order to build robust, scalable and production-ready solutions that enhance the speed and quality of life-saving research.
  • Write, review and approve ML and Data technical documentation to ensure quality and accuracy of performance and results.
  • Contribute to the ML and Data roadmap by ensuring project proposals are both highly impactful and technically feasible.
  • Continuously improve our workflows by keeping up to date with the latest optimizations in libraries such as PyTorch, and expand our usage of modern tools such as DVC.
  • Own ML solutions and long-term technical investments that will drive innovation at BenchSci.
  • Lead technical design discussions, apply best practices, diagnose problems and lead the resolution while fostering an inclusive environment. Participate and contribute to Agile grooming, planning and estimation.
  • Promote the definition of coding guidelines and raise the bar for code quality using tools such as SonarCloud.
  • Provide guidance to senior engineers and help to foster a culture of continuous growth.
  • Work cross functionally with different stakeholders including BenchSci's R&D scientists to learn, model, and capture the nuances of biology.

BenchSci operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on preclinical research and development. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a detailed map of disease biology, which helps scientists understand existing research and improve their R&D efficiency. Its main product, ASCEND, is a platform that extracts evidence from various data sources to assist scientists in hypothesis generation and risk identification. BenchSci aims to enhance research capabilities and reduce risks, generating revenue by providing the ASCEND platform to research organizations.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$169.7M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BenchSci's recent $95 million CAD Series D funding and $40 million investment from Generation Investment Management highlight strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • Recognition as a 2023 Best Workplace for Inclusion and the launch of employee resource groups reflect a positive and inclusive company culture.
  • The launch of ASCEND and new AI tools to map disease biology demonstrate BenchSci's commitment to innovation and improving R&D efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The recent elimination of 17% of its workforce could indicate financial instability or strategic pivots that may affect employee morale.
  • The competitive landscape in AI-driven biotech solutions is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.

What makes BenchSci unique

  • BenchSci leverages proprietary AI and machine learning to create a comprehensive map of disease biology, setting it apart from competitors who may not offer such advanced data integration.
  • The ASCEND platform's ability to assist in hypothesis generation, experimental approaches, and risk identification provides a unique, end-to-end solution for preclinical R&D.
  • BenchSci's focus on preclinical research and development, combined with its intuitive enterprise deployment, makes it a specialized tool for scientists and research organizations.

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Benefits

Remote-first culture

Equity options

15 days vacation + additional day every year

Unlimited flex time

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Psychotherapist services

Annual Learning & Development budget

Home office set-up budget

Wellness, lifestyle & productivity spending account