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Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences

www.lila.ai

8 Jobs

204 Employees

About the Company

Lila is a technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method.

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Lila Sciences
Job Title
Machine Learning Scientist I/II, Scientific Reasoning
Job Description
**Job title** Machine Learning Scientist I/II – Scientific Reasoning **Role Summary** Design and develop large‑language‑model (LLM) frameworks that enable scientific reasoning, including structured prompting, chain‑of‑thought, in‑context learning, and adaptive reasoning. Translate theoretical insights into scalable ML prototypes for deployment in scientific discovery across chemistry, biology, and materials science. **Expectations** - Deliver new LLM reasoning methods that integrate symbolic and statistical knowledge. - Build production‑ready prototypes that can be deployed within the company’s AI platform. - Publish research in top ML/AI conferences and contribute to open‑source LLM tooling. **Key Responsibilities** - Formalize and implement scientific‑reasoning frameworks for LLMs (prompt design, reasoning chains, test‑time computation). - Conduct research on in‑context learning, self‑reflection, and tool‑augmented reasoning. - Prototype scalable models for frontier scientific problems. - Collaborate with domain scientists to encode knowledge into grounded reasoning systems. - Deploy prototypes to integrated platforms and monitor performance. - Document methods and contribute to internal and external knowledge bases. **Required Skills** - Python programming (PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain, LlamaIndex). - Deep familiarity with LLM reasoning techniques: chain‑of‑thought, in‑context learning, test‑time compute, tool‑augmented reasoning. - Ability to translate theoretical research into production‑grade ML engineering. - Strong analytical and experimental design aptitude. **Bonus Points** - Experience in causal reasoning, symbolic AI, or probabilistic programming. - Contributions to open‑source LLM reasoning frameworks. - Working knowledge of scientific discovery pipelines in chemistry, biology, or materials science. - Multimodal reasoning experience (text + image + experimental data). - Publications in NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, or equivalent venues. **Required Education & Certifications** - Ph.D. (preferred) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field, or equivalent research/industry experience. - No specific certifications required.
Cambridge, United states
On site
29-01-2026
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Lila Sciences
Job Title
Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance
Job Description
**Job Title:** Director, Governance Risk and Compliance **Role Summary:** Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs for a high‑growth technology organization. Own full lifecycle compliance for SOC2, ISO, GDPR, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud SRG (IL5/IL6), and CMMC. Partner with engineering, security, product, legal, and executive teams to ensure compliance is integrated as a growth enabler. **Expectations:** - Deliver end‑to‑end GRC strategy, policies, and operating cadence. - Serve as primary liaison for FedRAMP, DoD, CMMC, and third‑party risk processes. - Provide executive‑level dashboards and risk reporting. - Operate at both strategy and execution levels, driving remediation and risk acceptance decisions. - Maintain U.S. citizenship; active or eligible security clearance preferred. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and maintain enterprise GRC framework, standards, and risk management processes. - Translate regulatory requirements into actionable controls for software, engineering, and operations. - Lead the FedRAMP authorization lifecycle: readiness, SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, CMPs, continuous monitoring, and liaison with 3PAOs and Authorizing Officials. - Develop and execute DoD Cloud SRG IL5/IL6 compliance strategy; support security reviews and audits. - Define and implement CMMC readiness roadmap; align NIST SP 800‑171/SP 800‑53 controls across teams. - Oversee third‑party risk program: due diligence, assessment, monitoring, and remediation. - Automate evidence collection and validation, enabling lightweight reporting. - Serve as trusted advisor to the CISO and executive leadership on compliance risks and customer engagement. **Required Skills:** - 10–15+ years of cybersecurity GRC experience, including federal and DoD environments. - Hands‑on ownership of FedRAMP authorization, DoD Cloud SRG IL5/IL6, and CMMC program management. - Deep knowledge of NIST frameworks (RMF, SP 800‑171, SP 800‑53). - Proven ability to build compliance programs in high‑growth or defense‑focused SaaS environments. - Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical and executive audiences. - Ability to balance speed, risk, and revenue considerations. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred). - Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC (or equivalent). - U.S. citizenship; active or eligible security clearance preferred.
Cambridge, United states
On site
04-02-2026
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Lila Sciences
Job Title
Senior Director, Cloud Security, Compliance Lead
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**Job Title**: Senior Director of Cloud Security & Compliance **Role Summary**: Lead end-to-end cloud security, compliance, governance, and risk management across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Develop secure architectures, enforce policies, and ensure regulatory alignment while enabling secure innovation. **Expectations**: Ownership of cloud security strategy, compliance frameworks, and data protection. Partner with cross-functional teams to balance risk management with development agility. **Key Responsibilities**: - Define cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure-by-design patterns. - Implement IAM, network segmentation, logging, and encryption standards across cloud-native services and Kubernetes. - Develop governance policies aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA. - Lead data classification, minimization, retention, and DLP strategies. - Manage third-party risk assessments and vendor security requirements. - Oversee security controls, incident response coordination, and audit readiness. - Ensure secure data/ML workflows, privacy-by-design principles, and audit evidence mapping. - Collaborate with engineering, legal, and IT teams to drive risk-aware development. - Maintain security documentation and runbooks for regulatory compliance. **Required Skills**: - Expertise in cloud security frameworks, IAM, encryption, and Kubernetes security. - Proficiency in policy-as-code tools (OPA, Kyverno), SBOMs, and supply chain security (Cosign/Sigstore). - Audit-ready control mapping and risk assessment experience. - Strong stakeholder management and technical communication. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or engineering. Master’s preferred. - 5–8+ years in cloud security, governance, or compliance roles. - Hands-on cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Kubernetes experience required. - Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CCSK, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, SOC 2 Practitioner.
San francisco, United states
On site
Senior
08-02-2026
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Lila Sciences
Job Title
Intern, Security & Cloud Engineering
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**Job Title** Intern, Security & Cloud Engineering **Role Summary** Co‑op/internship position within the IT & Security team. Focus on supporting cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and developing AI‑driven automation to improve IT and security workflows. Engage in cross‑functional projects and contribute to documentation while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment. **Expectations** - Current student in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field. - Availability for a Summer 2026 internship or co‑op. - Willingness to learn new technologies, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively. **Key Responsibilities** 1. **End‑User Support** • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. • Handle employee onboarding/offboarding, provisioning laptops, accounts, and access. • Maintain IT asset inventory and update support documentation. 2. **Cloud Infrastructure & Automation** • Deploy and maintain cloud services on AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Assist in infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform or Pulumi. • Monitor cloud performance, cost, and scaling strategies. • Develop AI‑powered agents to automate repetitive IT and security tasks. 3. **Cybersecurity & Compliance** • Monitor security alerts and support incident response investigations. • Participate in vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance activities (access reviews, audits, policy updates). • Contribute to endpoint and identity security using tools such as Okta, Google Workspace, and EDR solutions. 4. **Project Support** • Collaborate on cloud migrations, tool integrations, or security enhancements. • Document cloud environments, security runbooks, and AI agent workflows. **Required Skills** - Knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls). - Basic cybersecurity concepts (authentication, encryption, phishing prevention). - Programming/scripting proficiency, preferably Python. - Strong problem‑solving ability, effective communication, teamwork, and documentation habits. **Bonus / Preferred Experience** - Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, serverless functions. - Exposure to infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Pulumi). - Experience with SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, or EDR platforms. - Knowledge of AI agent frameworks or automation platforms. - Prior internship, co‑op, or significant project in cloud or security engineering. **Required Education & Certifications** - Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related discipline. - Vendor certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Security+) are not mandatory but may be advantageous.
Cambridge, United states
On site
Fresher
14-02-2026