Lila Sciences
Forward Deployed Engineer, Physical Sciences (Level Flexible)
Why it's interesting
An FDE seat for autonomous science: embed with materials-science and chemistry teams running Lila's 'AI Science Factory.' Flagship Pioneering-backed, and the level-flexible posting means they'll hire the right generalist at any seniority. Proof the FDE motion has jumped from software into the physical lab.
The role
Embed with Lila's internal biotech and materials-science teams and external customers, deploying AI-powered engineering solutions across chemistry and materials science: data workflows, user interfaces, and bespoke features per customer. High-velocity, AI-fueled work — ship production code in days, not months. Requires chemistry/materials-science experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. Engineer through Lead levels open.
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