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Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, Physical Sciences (Level Flexible)

Lila Sciences· Software
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Hybrid (Cambridge, MA; San Francisco, CA)$192k - $256kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Forward Deployed Engineer role embedding with internal and external materials science teams to rapidly ideate, build, and deploy AI/software-driven solutions on the LILA platform, delivering production code in days.

Responsibilities

  • Developing, wrapping, and adapting domain-specific tools for data analysis, process optimization, and more.
  • Deploying custom agentic scientific workflows that integrate with industrial instruments (PLCs, control software) and data systems (ERP, MES, SCADA).
  • Building real-time data pipelines that transform scientific data into actionable insights.
  • Creating intuitive interfaces that make complex AI/ML capabilities accessible to scientists.

Qualifications

  • Domain expertise in chemistry, materials science, or related field.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with external partners and internal product and technical leaders.
  • Experience with data engineering, ETL pipelines, and working with complex datasets.
  • Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend, frontend, and data layers.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and comfort with ambiguous requirements.
  • Knack for product discovery and an ability to pass well-defined customer requirements back to the product teams.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for engineering deployments

Skills

Required:Domain expertise in chemistry, materials science, or related fieldCommunication with external partners and internal teamsData engineering, ETL pipelines, and handling complex datasetsFull-stack developmentProblem-solving in ambiguous environmentsProduct discovery and translating requirements to product teamsWillingness to travel to customer sites

Benefits

  • Full-time U.S. benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous holidays; paid parental leave; educational assistance; commuter benefits (bike share); subsidized lunch program.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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