AI Scientist Intern, Computational Protein Design
Xaira Therapeutics · Seattle, Washington, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 19 days ago · $10,000–$15,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Xaira Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Xaira Therapeutics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Xaira Therapeutics
- high 12 stale, 1 reposted of 24 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Xaira Therapeutics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Xaira Therapeutics.
About this role
As an AI Scientist Intern at Xaira Therapeutics, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop generative AI models aimed at designing protein and antibody therapeutics. Your role will involve applying deep learning methods, training models on GPUs using PyTorch, and contributing to research projects in protein structure and sequence modeling. You will also engage in discussions to innovate AI methodologies and document your findings throughout the internship.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Xaira Therapeutics as an employer.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch and training/inference of AI models on GPUs
- Strong interest in AI innovation and its applications to interdisciplinary fields such as biology and chemistry
- Extensive hands-on experience with deep learning methods and frameworks
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn from experienced mentors
- A scientifically curious mindset with a passion for exploring new challenges
Nice to have
- Experience with large-scale distributed training and inference
- Exposure to molecular structure or biological sequence data or computational biology/bioinformatics
- Prior research experience demonstrated through publications and/or significant open source code authorship
- Interest in contributing to open-source deep learning libraries and frameworks
What you get
- Expected monthly compensation range is $10,000–$15,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Open to higher compensation for candidates with exceptional experience or impact
- Unique learning experience with hands-on exposure to AI and computational protein design
Worth weighing
- Internship duration is only 3 months
- No specific details on the team size or structure are provided
- Focus on AI methodologies may limit exposure to other areas of drug discovery
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Listed by Xaira Therapeutics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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