Staff Research Engineer

We're a specialized AI startup partnering with mission‑critical organizations in life sciences, defense, government, and healthcare. Our focus is delivering secure, compliant AI solutions that meet the unique demands of highly regulated industries.

About the Role

As a Staff Research Engineer, you will work directly with enterprise clients to transform advanced AI research into production‑ready solutions that meet stringent regulatory and security requirements. You’ll tackle complex problems in drug discovery, national security, public sector innovation, and patient care, making a tangible impact in industries where AI can truly save lives and protect communities.

Responsibilities

• Build Mission‑Critical Solutions: Design and deploy secure, compliant AI systems for pharmaceutical research, defense applications, government services, and clinical decision support. Navigate complex regulatory frameworks while maintaining technical excellence.
• Partner with Enterprise Teams: Collaborate directly with client stakeholders, domain experts, and our engineering team to understand industry‑specific challenges and deliver tailored AI solutions that meet strict compliance standards (HIPAA, Fed
  RAMP, Gx
  P, etc. ).
• Ensure Enterprise‑Grade Performance: Implement robust, scalable systems with enterprise‑level security, audit trails, and explainability features. Optimize models for accuracy while meeting stringent performance and compliance requirements.
• Drive Innovation in Regulated Spaces: Stay current with AI advances and evolving regulatory landscapes. Develop novel approaches to deploy cutting‑edge AI within the constraints of highly regulated industries.
• Own End‑to‑End Delivery: Take full ownership of projects from initial client requirements through production deployment and ongoing support. Ensure solutions maintain performance, security, and compliance standards over time.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s/Ph
  D in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Have demonstrated experience with deep learning and transformer models in production environments.
• Bring proficiency in Py
  Torch or Tensor
  Flow, with experience in model optimization and deployment.
• Possess a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices.

Desired Experience & Interests

• Working with sensitive/regulated data environments.
• Domain‑specific applications (clinical NLP, drug discovery, defense analytics).
• Enterprise security and compliance frameworks.
• Fine‑tuning and deploying LLMs in resource‑constrained or secure environments.
• Excellent at translating complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced startup environment where you wear multiple hats.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritize effectively across competing client needs.
• Taking ownership of complex problems and eager to learn new domains quickly.

About Artemisia Labs

We’re committed to bringing responsible AI innovation to industries where it matters most. Our team combines deep technical expertise with domain knowledge to deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of life sciences, defense, government, and healthcare organizations. We believe in building technology that enhances human decision‑making while maintaining the highest standards of security, privacy, and ethical AI deployment.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that brings varied perspectives to solving complex problems in critical industries.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology