Software Engineer

Autoscience

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San Mateo on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Company Description

At Autoscience Institute, we create AI systems that autonomously conduct AI research. Recently, we announced the first AI agent to autonomously create peer-reviewed literature (ICLR 2025 Workshops). We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Software Engineer located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining back-end systems, designing and implementing software solutions, and creating production infrastructure. The role involves collaboration with our research teams to enhance our automated research capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in 24/7 production environments

  • Demonstrable experience with Google Cloud Platform

  • Demonstrable performance with Python

  • Strong skills in designing software (be ready to submit design docs)

  • Experience with backend and production environments

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with Agile methods

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or a related field

  • Experience with AI and machine learning is a plus

Benefits & Perks

  • Our comp is competitive against major LLM frontier lab packages

  • Unlimited PTO and flexible working arrangements

  • Conference attendance and publication support

Our Culture

We're a team of passionate researchers and engineers working to automate scientific discovery. We believe in the power of AI to accelerate scientific discovery and are committed to responsible AI development.


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About this role

Summary

Develops and maintains backend systems, designs software solutions, collaborates with research teams.

Job title

Software Engineer

Experience level

not specified

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in San Mateo, USA, no remote work mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythongcpsoftware designbackendproduction environments

Preferred skills

aimachine learning

Specializations

backendpythongcpproduction environmentssoftware design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Mateo, CA, USA

On-site City