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# Machine Learning Scientist, Pretraining at Profluent

Department: Machine Learning

Compensation

$212,000 – $339,000/yr

**Location**
: California · Emeryville, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Aug 3, 2026

## Description

Profluent is hiring a Machine Learning Scientist to research and develop large-scale deep learning models for biomolecular design, including autoregressive, diffusion, and representation learning models for protein design. The role involves adapting pretraining techniques, building and optimizing infrastructure for protein language models, curating datasets, evaluating generative models, and collaborating with computational and experimental scientists. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field, experience with biomolecular machine learning and large-scale LLMs, publications or frontier-lab experience, and familiarity with PyTorch or JAX. The position offers a salary range of $212,000 to $339,000 USD, equity participation, health, dental, and vision insurance, and other benefits.

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