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Autoscience

Software Engineer

San Mateo

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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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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