Principal ML Engineer

At AminoChain, we’re developing a protocol infrastructure for healthcare applications. By connecting hospitals, biobanks, and bio-pharma companies, we unlock the full potential of donated biological samples. Our mission is to build trust and enable patient-centered outcomes in science and healthcare.

We are in search of a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to anchor our founding team. This role involves leading the development of state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning/AI technologies. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to innovate and shape the future of scientific research and healthcare, creating a world where patients are at the heart of biomedical research outcomes.

• You thrive on solving difficult challenges and exploring uncharted territories of applied AI. You bring expertise and enthusiasm in building original models and applying state-of-the-art methods at the intersection of biomedicine and natural language.
• You have a working knowledge of biomedical language across various domains such as pathology, anatomy, and related ontologies.
• You are able to effectively communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You have experience in and/or a passion for high-velocity development. You may have worked in early-stage startups, founded a company, and/or yearn for the fast-paced environment of a rapidly growing company.

• Worked in a 0-1 startup.
• PhD in a relevant field, such as computer science, artificial intelligence, bio ML, or computational linguistics.
• Expertise in handling large-scale data processing and distributed systems, especially in cloud environments.
• Extensive experience with biological data, whether clinical or scientific.
• Publications in high-impact journals or significant contributions to industry standards in NLP.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology or decentralized applications.

• Drive the company's algorithm and model development, setting the technical direction for our AI initiatives.
• Own and manage multiple complex projects from inception to completion, aligning with our strategic objectives and industry benchmarks.
• Develop and implement original models and methods using a multi-source knowledge base and apply SOTA methods to solve complex problems in biomedical data processing.

• Impact: As a key member of our founding team, your work will directly shape the future and success of AminoChain. With substantial autonomy, you will own core areas of the product and codebase to drive necessary developments.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation: Operate at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and healthcare, creating solutions that will define the future landscape of biomedical research.
• Leadership Opportunity: Help forge our company culture and provide strategic guidance that influences our growth and success. Your perspective will be pivotal to the growth and success of the organization.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer an attractive compensation package, generous equity options, 401k matching, and comprehensive benefits tailored to your expertise and role in our company.