Biorender

Machine Learning Engineer

California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Not provided)

BioRender is dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery and communication through visuals. They empower scientists to create accurate and beautiful biological figures and are expanding their efforts with a focus on automating figure generation using machine learning. The Machine Learning Team is building technology to translate complex data into intuitive visuals, bridging the gap between specialized knowledge and broader audiences.

Requirements

  • Deep technical expertise in machine learning.
  • A strong foundation in machine learning principles and techniques is essential.
  • Passion for solving novel challenges.
  • Enthusiasm for helping scientists communicate groundbreaking research.
  • Scientific and research background (Nice to have).

Responsibilities

  • Combine computer vision and code generation to develop structured, editable visuals (e.g., SVG/JSON) that accurately represent scientific concepts.
  • Create story-driven scientific visuals by designing models that capture the appropriate level of detail, layout, and structure to effectively communicate complex biological concepts.
  • Leverage scientific understanding to build technology that understands the nuances of biological research to produce scientifically accurate visuals.
  • Enable chat-driven figure editing by implementing intuitive, natural language-based editing of visuals while preserving their scientific integrity.

Company Information

  • Mission: Accelerate scientific discovery and communication through visuals.
  • Product: BioRender – a platform for creating biological figures.
  • Impact: Figures have appeared in over 54,000 publications and are used by millions of scientists worldwide.
  • Company Culture: Remote-first, collaborative, mission-driven.
  • Funding & Growth: Backed by top investors (Y Combinator) and experiencing rapid growth.
  • Team Location: Remote - team members across Canada and the U.S.
  • Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, a strong NPS, and a community of loyal users.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: BioRender is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

  • (Not provided)

Skills

Computer Vision
Code Generation
Machine Learning
SVG
JSON
Scientific Understanding
Data Translation

Biorender

Online platform for creating scientific illustrations

About Biorender

BioRender provides an online platform for creating scientific illustrations tailored for the life sciences field. Users can access thousands of pre-drawn icons and templates covering over 30 life sciences disciplines, allowing scientists, researchers, and educators to produce professional and visually appealing figures efficiently. The platform's user-friendly interface enables clients, including academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and educational institutions, to create figures for research papers, presentations, and educational materials with minimal effort. BioRender operates on a subscription model, offering various plans to suit different user needs, including enterprise solutions for larger organizations. The company's goal is to simplify the process of creating high-quality scientific illustrations, making it an essential resource for effective scientific communication.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$16.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Biotechnology, Education, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

AI-driven design tools may reduce demand for BioRender's platform.
Increased competition from cheaper visualization platforms could erode market share.
Potential IP disputes over pre-drawn icons could lead to legal challenges.

Differentiation

BioRender offers a vast library of customizable icons and templates for scientists.
The platform provides a user-friendly interface for creating professional scientific figures.
BioRender serves diverse clients, including academia, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital communication boosts need for scientific visualization tools.
Growing interest in graphical abstracts enhances research visibility and accessibility.
Open-access publishing trend increases demand for high-quality, appealing figures.

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