About the job
Your Contribution at Lila Sciences
We are on the lookout for exceptionally skilled Forward Deployed Engineers at various levels—including Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Lead Engineer—to enhance our dynamic team. Our Forward Deployed Engineers are versatile high achievers with a comprehensive skill set and deep expertise in one or more specialized areas.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work closely with our internal biotech and scientific teams, as well as engage directly with external clients. You will immerse yourself in their challenges and swiftly develop solutions that elevate their research capabilities. Utilizing our cutting-edge AI and software platforms, you will create tailored features that meet the distinct needs of each customer. This role transcends traditional software development—it's a rapid, AI-driven, impactful engineering experience where you will deliver production-ready code within days instead of months.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Designing and customizing domain-specific tools for molecular modeling, data analysis, and process optimization.
- Implementing bespoke, agentic scientific workflows that synchronize with industrial instruments (PLCs, control software) and data systems (ERP, MES, SCADA).
- Constructing real-time data pipelines that convert complex scientific data into actionable insights.
- Developing user-friendly interfaces that simplify complex AI/ML functionalities for scientists.
- Creating scalable solutions that progress from initial concepts to enterprise-wide deployment.
Requirements for Success
- A background in biology, molecular science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with both executives and manufacturing teams.
- Proven experience in data engineering, ETL pipelines, and managing complex datasets.
- Strong proficiency in full-stack development, adept in backend, frontend, and data layers.
- Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements.
- A talent for product discovery and relaying requirements to the platform team.
- A readiness to travel to customer sites for extensive deployments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in customer-facing roles or consulting.
- Expertise in controls engineering.

