About this role
Role Overview
The Opportunistic Role at Phylo in South San Francisco is an open application for exceptional individuals who want to apply frontier AI to real biomedical science but do not see a specific job title listed. This position suits high-agency professionals, researchers, and engineers eager to define their own mandate and accelerate discovery for biomedical scientists.
Phylo operates as an applied research lab creating agentic intelligence to transform how biomedical research is conducted. Backed by prominent investors and advised by Nobel Prize laureates and pioneering biologists, the company is commercializing the Biomni platform to build the next generation of AI systems for the life sciences.
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About the Company
Phylo is an applied research lab dedicated to building agentic intelligence designed to accelerate discovery for biomedical scientists. The fast-growing organization brings together world-class researchers and engineers across artificial intelligence and biology to commercialize the Biomni platform. Backed by a $13.5M seed round led by a16z, Menlo Ventures, and Anthropic, the lab works alongside pioneering biologists and Nobel Prize laureates to revolutionize life sciences.
How to Apply
Submit your application directly on the official company careers page by providing a short blurb detailing your top skills, along with a link to one thing you have built, shipped, or discovered.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location of this job?
This position is located in South San Francisco, with employees expected to be in the office five days a week, though some roles may offer hybrid flexibility.
What qualifications are required for the Opportunistic Role?
Candidates need high agency, an AI-native working style, a low-ego and collaborative attitude, and a concrete track record of something they personally built, shipped, sold, or discovered.
What benefits does Phylo offer?
Phylo provides competitive salary and equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan for US employees, unlimited PTO for US employees, office meals and snacks, and regular team offsites.
Who backs Phylo?
Phylo is backed by a $13.5M seed round led by a16z, Menlo Ventures, and Anthropic, and is advised by pioneering biologists and Nobel Prize laureates.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply through the official company careers page by sending a short blurb about your best skills and a link to something you have built, shipped, or discovered.