Staff Research Engineer

About Our Team 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. We're seeking exceptional Research Engineers to join our Applied AI team, where you'll develop cutting-edge technology that addresses real challenges in sectors where accuracy, security, and reliability are paramount.About the Role As a Staff Research Engineer, you'll 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. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in industries where AI can truly save lives and protect communities.In this role, you will: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, FedRAMP, GxP, 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 both 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.You might thrive in this role if you:Hold a Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related fieldHave demonstrated experience with deep learning and transformer models in production environmentsBring proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow, with experience in model optimization and deploymentPossess a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practicesHave experience with or interest in:Working with sensitive/regulated data environmentsDomain-specific applications (clinical NLP, drug discovery, defense analytics)Enterprise security and compliance frameworksFine-tuning and deploying LLMs in resource-constrained or secure environmentsExcel at translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersThrive in a fast-paced startup environment where you'll wear multiple hatsAre comfortable with ambiguity and can prioritize effectively across competing client needsTake ownership of complex problems and are eager to learn new domains quicklyAbout 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.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that brings varied perspectives to solving complex problems in critical industries.