Staff ML Research Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Staff ML Research Scientist (AI): Architecting next-generation deep learning models for protein-ligand co-folding and affinity prediction with an accent on translating complex research into production-ready biopharma software. Focus on pioneering novel architectures, driving drug discovery pipelines, and championing scientific excellence within a high-impact research team.

Location: Must be based in Canada (Remote)

Salary: CA$180,000–CA$270,000

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth AI company delivering Large Quantitative Models to solve critical challenges in life sciences, cybersecurity, and beyond.

What you will do

• Drive R&D for next-generation deep learning models for co-folding and affinity prediction.
• Bridge the gap between experimental research and commercial software utility.
• Optimize complex models for large-scale, real-world drug discovery applications.
• Represent scientific authority externally and shape internal technical strategy.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of technical rigor and rapid iteration.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, or related field.
• Must be based in Canada.
• At least 4 years of post-PhD professional industry experience.
• Proven track record in structure-based deep learned affinity modeling.
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.

Nice to have

• Postdoctoral experience in deep learned structure-based affinity models.
• Experience shipping commercial-grade software in biopharma or tech.
• First-author publications in top-tier venues like NeurIPS, ICML, or CVPR.
• Familiarity with agentic coding tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid premiums.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Flexible paid time off and company-wide seasonal breaks.
• Support for flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.