Senior Applied Research Scientist

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and training large-scale machine learning models at the intersection of genomics, proteomics, and chemistry
• Experimental design for probing the capabilities and limitations of the foundation models that are developed
• Mentoring other team members, leading research initiatives, and helping to craft strategic roadmaps
• Working closely with hardware and software teams to improve NVIDIA’s platforms for large-scale foundation model applications
• Engaging with the broader research community via publications, presentations, and research collaborations

What We Need To See

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or Computational Biology
• 2+ years in deep learning, bioinformatics, chemical engineering, structural biology, or related fields
• Track record of excellence in engineering and research
• Deep understanding of modern AI techniques: deep learning for sequences, diffusion models, LLMs, unsupervised learning
• Hands-on practical know-how of how to design, train, and evaluate large neural networks
• Excellent software engineering and design instincts in Python, C++, or similar
• Outstanding expertise in biochemistry, drug discovery, molecular biology, chemical engineering, or related fields

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $168,000 - $264,500 for Level 3, and $192,000 - $304,750 for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.