Forward Deployed Engineer

Chai Discovery is at the forefront of revolutionizing drug discovery through advanced AI foundation models for molecule design. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between Chai's cutting-edge technology and its biopharma partners. The position combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring both strong engineering skills and excellent communication abilities.

The company, backed by prestigious investors including OpenAI and Thrive Capital, has assembled a team of leading researchers with significant accomplishments in AI and biology. They're now entering an exciting phase where their models are evolving from protein structure prediction to real-world therapeutic engineering, with substantial wet-lab validation opportunities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of drug discovery directly. You'll work closely with customer teams, implementing and optimizing AI models for real-world applications. The position requires a solid technical foundation in computer science or bioinformatics, proficiency in Python and additional scripting languages, and experience in customer-facing technical roles.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, and be comfortable managing ambiguous challenges. You'll be part of a high-energy team focused on transforming how medicines are created, with the potential to impact millions of lives. The company offers competitive compensation, including salary and equity, along with comprehensive healthcare benefits and significant professional growth opportunities.

Working at Chai Discovery means joining a collaborative culture where every team member has substantial ownership and influence over the product roadmap. You'll be at the intersection of AI and biology, working with some of the most advanced AI drug design models while helping shape the future of therapeutic development.