Senior Engineer, Machine Learning
Element Biosciences · San Diego, CA · 4 days ago
Information Technology$139k–$183k/yrFull-time
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize deep learning models (CNNs, Vision Transformers, U-Net variants, and related architectures) for biological image analysis and classification
- Deploy and maintain production-grade neural network models on cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) or directly on imaging instruments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
- Apply advanced image processing and computer vision techniques to analyze multimodal biological images, including segmentation, feature extraction, and quality scoring
- Develop and manage end-to-end ML pipelines — from data ingestion and preprocessing through model training, validation, and inference
- Analyze and interpret single-cell and multiomic data to support biological context and downstream interpretation of imaging results
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including biology, software engineering, and instrumentation to co-design experiments and translate biological requirements into modeling objectives
- Explore and analyze large-scale imaging datasets to identify patterns, failure modes, and opportunities for model improvement
- Communicate findings, model performance metrics, and technical trade-offs to stakeholders through reports and presentations
Education And Experience
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field with 5–7 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 0–3 years of experience
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models for image analysis in production environments — either cloud-hosted or on-instrument — is required
- Strong proficiency with modern deep learning architectures including CNNs, Vision Transformers (ViT), U-Net, and attention-based models; familiarity with self-supervised or contrastive learning methods is a plus
- Experience with biological or biomedical image modalities (e.g., fluorescence microscopy, brightfield, high-content imaging) is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Python and relevant deep learning and data science libraries: PyTorch, torchvision, OpenCV, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, and related tools
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS), including model serving, containerization (Docker), and GPU-accelerated compute
- Familiarity with model calibration, uncertainty quantification, or performance evaluation frameworks is a plus
- Experience with single-cell or multiomic data analysis tools and workflows is a plus (not required)
Physical Requirements
- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
Job Type
- Full-time/Exempt
Base Compensation
- Pay Range $139,000 - $183,000
Additional Benefits
- Stock options
- Discretionary annual bonus
- No cost health insurance plans
- 401k with company match
- Flexible paid time off