Applied AI Engineer I

Systimmune • Redmond, WA

2d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.

We are seeking an Applied AI Engineer I to support the development and implementation of applied AI systems using internally developed machine learning models. This role focuses on hands on execution, including local model deployment, agent workflow implementation, and integration of AI tools into scientific research environments. The position partners closely with ML scientists and research teams to translate model outputs into usable, production ready tools.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, or related field
• Familiarity with AI agent frameworks and basic orchestration concepts
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience working with open source LLM frameworks such as Hugging Face or Ollama
• Hands on experience running or deploying models locally, not limited to API usage
• Understanding of prompt engineering and model evaluation fundamentals

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to agentic application frameworks such as OpenClaw
• Experience with retrieval augmented generation, embeddings, or vector databases
• Prior industry experience in biotech, pharma, or scientific computing environments
• Experience integrating AI tools into research or production workflows

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy open source and internally developed AI models using frameworks such as Hugging Face and Ollama
• Build and maintain agent-based workflows and task orchestration systems
• Integrate AI tools into existing research and data pipelines
• Execute local model deployment and optimization for performance and usability
• Support prompt engineering, testing, and evaluation of model outputs
• Troubleshoot system issues and improve reliability of AI applications
• Stay current with advancements in agentic systems and applied AI tooling
• Collaborate with ML scientists to operationalize new models into usable applications

Benefits

• SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level