Research Engineer, Biosecurity, DeepMind

DeepMind is seeking a Research Engineer to join its Biosecurity Initiative in London. In this role, you will engage in daily tasks that involve combining machine learning research with software engineering practices to develop tools, models, and evaluation methodologies aimed at reducing biological risks. Collaboration with research scientists and engineers will be essential as you help shape the research roadmap, focusing on data curation, scaling, infrastructure, and model development. The position requires a strong foundation in machine learning and software engineering, although specific qualifications or years of experience are not mentioned. The role emphasizes the importance of contributing to the research community, including partnerships with universities and publishing findings. While the advert does not specify the working arrangement, it is implied that the position is office-based at DeepMind's London location. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals passionate about leveraging AI to address complex biosecurity challenges and who thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments.