Senior Machine learning Engineer (GraphRAG) at BenchSci

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 3, ideally 5+ years of experience as an ML engineer or data scientist with a proven track record of delivering complex ML projects
  • Strong platform-building mindset: Experience building and maintaining ML-powered tools, APIs, or platforms for other developers or internal teams
  • Deep, hands-on experience with Graph Data Science (GNNs, link prediction) and Knowledge Graphs (e.g., Neo4j, Neptune) using query languages like Cypher
  • Strong, demonstrable experience with LLMs and RAG pipelines, with a specific focus or passion for query generation and retrieval optimization
  • Mastery of the Python data science and ML ecosystem (Pandas, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and experience with the full ML development lifecycle. Experience deploying services (e.g., FastAPI, Docker) is a plus
  • Degree (preferably PhD or Masters) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-centric mindset for understanding and supporting internal "consumer teams"

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable retrieval tools and services (APIs, libraries) for internal consumer teams, focusing on our Knowledge Graph
  • Develop and optimize automated querying systems, including Text-to-Query models (e.g., Text-to-Cypher), to translate natural language questions into efficient graph queries, developing Cypher templates and query stitching
  • Partner with consumer teams to understand their needs, provide high-quality and well-documented tools, and drive the adoption of your retrieval platform
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the ML models that power these tools, from data preparation and training to deployment, monitoring, and iteration
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineers, ML engineers, and product managers to build a cohesive and powerful retrieval ecosystem

Skills

Machine Learning
GraphRAG
Knowledge Graph
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Cypher
Text-to-Cypher
APIs
Graph Traversal
ML Models
Data Preparation
Model Training
Model Deployment
Monitoring

BenchSci

AI-driven platform for preclinical research

About BenchSci

BenchSci operates in the biotechnology sector, specializing in preclinical research and development. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a detailed map of disease biology, which helps scientists understand existing research and improve their R&D efficiency. Its main product, ASCEND, is a platform that extracts evidence from various data sources to assist scientists in hypothesis generation and risk identification. BenchSci aims to enhance research capabilities and reduce risks in preclinical studies.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$156.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, BiotechnologyIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote-first culture
Equity options
15 days vacation + additional day every year
Unlimited flex time
Comprehensive health & dental benefits
Psychotherapist services
Annual Learning & Development budget
Home office set-up budget
Wellness, lifestyle & productivity spending account

Risks

17% workforce reduction may impact morale and innovation at BenchSci.
Heavy reliance on external funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.
Rapid team expansion could lead to integration challenges and inefficiencies.

Differentiation

BenchSci's ASCEND platform uses AI to map disease biology for drug discovery.
ASCEND helps scientists identify risks and generate hypotheses in preclinical R&D.
BenchSci's AI Reagent Selector improves reagent selection efficiency in drug development.

Upsides

$95M Series D funding boosts BenchSci's AI platform development and market reach.
Generative AI integration enhances ASCEND's predictive capabilities for hypothesis generation.
Recognition as a Best Workplace for Inclusion attracts top talent and fosters innovation.

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