We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer - NLP to join our growing ML team. You will work on complex NLP problems that will have an impact on the 41,000+ scientists across the world who rely on BenchSci for their research. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, ML, you'll apply your domain expertise to build advanced machine learning algorithms, collaborate with data engineers to build benchmarking and data preparation pipelines, and core infrastructure engineers to deploy and monitor your models in our production system. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply state-of-the-art solutions that will shape the future of scientific discovery.

You will:

• Design, build, evaluate and deploy robust, scalable and production ready ML models that enhance the speed and quality of life-saving research
• Collaborate with data and core infrastructure engineers to solve the complex problems of extracting insights from biomedical text data
• Continuously improve our machine learning workflow by keeping up to date with the latest optimizations in libraries such as PyTorch, and expand our usage of modern tools such as DVC
• Drive design discussions, apply best practices, diagnose problems and lead the resolution
• Own the solutions and long-term technical investments to inspire creativity and innovation at BenchSci
• Work in collaboration with different stakeholders including BenchSci's R&D scientists and Chief Science Officer to learn, model, and capture the nuances of biology
• Participate and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and design/code reviews
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers and help to foster a culture of continuous growth
• Establish and apply best industry practices

You have:

• 4+ years of experience working as a professional developer or researcher applying machine learning techniques to solve business problems
• Strong experience with Python and programming fundamentals
• Extensive experience with NLP and PyTorch
• Experience with designing, building and evaluating robust and scalable production ready ML models
• Strong critical thinking skills and an eye for details such as scalability and performance of a potential solution
• Experience with data manipulation and processing, such as SQL or pandas
• A growth mindset and a constant desire to learn and improve

An engaging remote-first culture 

A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options

15 days vacation plus an additional day every year; plus company closures for 15 more days throughout the year

Unlimited flex time for sick days, personal days, religious holidays

Comprehensive health and dental benefits Emphasis on mental health with $2500 CAD* for Psychologist, Social Worker, or Psychotherapist services

A $2000 CAD* Annual Learning & Development budget

A $1000 CAD*  home office set-up budget

A $2500 CAD*wellness, lifestyle and productivity spending account for employees  

Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options

BenchSci's vision is to help scientists bring novel medicine to patients 50% faster by 2025. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform. 

Backed by F-Prime, Inovia, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement. 

You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.  Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey.  Learn more about our DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to talent@benchsci.com.