Lila Sciences
Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, Physical Sciences (Level Flexible)
$192K–$256K
Cambridge, MA USA +2 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2025
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
San Francisco, CA USA
One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA
About the job
Embed with materials science teams to build and deploy custom software, data pipelines, and AI-enabled scientific workflows that address customer problems.
What you'll do
- Develop and adapt domain-specific tools for scientific data analysis and process optimization.
- Deploy agentic workflows integrating with industrial instruments and data systems.
- Build real-time data pipelines and interfaces that help scientists use AI/ML capabilities.
What they ask for
- Domain expertise in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
- Experience with data engineering, ETL pipelines, and complex datasets.
- Strong full-stack development skills across backend, frontend, and data layers.
- Effective communication with partners and internal teams; willingness to travel to customer sites.
Nice to have
- Customer-facing or consulting experience; depth in controls engineering and machine learning.
- Experience with atomistic simulation software (VASP; Quantum Espresso) or familiarity with TypeScript and React.
Pay
$192,000 — $256,000 USD base salary
Tools
PLCs, ERP, MES, SCADA, VASP, Quantum Espresso, TypeScript, React
AI focus
Build and deploy custom agentic scientific workflows and make AI/ML capabilities accessible to scientists.
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