ML Research Scientist (MLRS) - Generative AI
Achira· Machine Learning
Hybrid (San Francisco Office), Hybrid (New York Office)$164.6k - $259kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Machine learning researcher to shape frontier generative models for atomistic microcosm, integrating probabilistic inference, deep learning, and approximate Bayesian methods. Role includes collaboration with chemistry and physics experts, and deploying reusable research components within Achira’s ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Invent advanced sampling and simulation methods that integrate probabilistic inference, deep learning, and reinforcement learning to enable efficient exploration and simulation of learned energy landscapes for molecular systems.
- Design and train frontier generative models: diffusion, autoregressive, flow-based, and latent-variable architectures.
- Build models that can map between data distributions to bridge the gap between simulation and reality.
- Prototype, benchmark, and iterate rapidly to transform research ideas into reusable and scalable components across Achira’s ecosystem.
- Collaborate with physicists and chemists to ensure models are grounded in real physics.
- Work with research engineers and the infrastructure team to identify where research ideas will need support in order to deliver effective results.
Qualifications
- Machine learning researcher with professional experience (post-degree) in an industry setting.
- Demonstrated research impact through conference talks or publications (in machine learning venues), open-source contributions, or released models.
- Strong interdisciplinary communication and presentation skills and the ability to translate ideas and concepts to colleagues from non-ML backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX).
- Experience collaborating on research projects across multi-person teams.
- Desire and comfort with working on frontier problems in physical AI to invent the blueprint for how they will be tackled.
Skills
Required:PythonPyTorch
Nice to have:JAX
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
- Independent ContributorBased on qualifications and experience $164,638 – $259,000
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Achira
Building foundation simulation models for drug discovery
Achira is building atomistic foundation simulation models to power the future of drug discovery.
drug discoverysimulation modelsmachine learningquantum chemistrybiomolecular applications
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