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[/company/lila-sciences](/company/lila-sciences)[Lila Sciences](/company/lila-sciences)
# ML Scientist, Nucleic Acid Design at Lila Sciences

Department: AI

Compensation

$176,000 – $304,000/yr

**Location**
: San Francisco, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Jul 27, 2026

## Description

Lila Sciences is hiring an ML Scientist I/II, Nucleic Acid Design to develop machine learning models and design strategies for RNA and DNA sequence engineering. The role covers regulatory and coding sequence contexts, de novo generation, sequence-property prediction, experimental set selection, active learning, biological mechanism analysis, assay design, and integration of models into autonomous science platforms. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in a quantitative field, hands-on experience with DNA or RNA models, and proficiency with modern machine learning frameworks. The position offers a base salary of $176,000–$304,000 USD, bonus potential, equity, and benefits for U.S. employees.

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