Edison Scientific

AI Engineer - Forward Deployed

San Francisco, CA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$350kDetected 116 days ago

TypeScriptPythonMachine LearningLLMsAgentic AIResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Scientific discovery moves too slowly, and autonomous AI agents are how we intend to fix that.

Be embedded at a client site, understand their research workflows deeply, and take responsibility for maximizing the value Edison delivers to that organization.
Design, implement, and iterate on production-ready integrations in fast cycles, often owning features end-to-end from architecture to rollout.

4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of shipping production-grade software in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript.
Comfortable operating independently, making decisions with incomplete information, and driving outcomes without close oversight.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating complex systems, debugging issues in real time, and owning features end-to-end.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills - able to earn trust with scientists, executives, and engineering teams.
Willingness to learn new scientific domains quickly and adapt to rapidly evolving priorities.
Bonus points for:

Experience in life sciences, pharma, biotech, or scientific R&D - either as a researcher, consultant, or engineer working in these environments.
Experience working with AI/ML systems, LLM-powered applications, or agent architectures.
Background as a technical founder, forward-deployed engineer, or management consultant.
A science degree or research experience alongside your engineering skills.

Support for growing families, including a yearly new parent stipend and fertility coverage through Carrot
$300 health and wellness benefit

This listing is sourced directly from Edison Scientific's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.