Senior/Principal AI/ML Computational Scientist

Genentech

Actively hiring
South San Francisco, US Posted 18 days ago $156,200$290,200 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Join our Development Sciences team as a senior AI/ML computational scientist within the Translational Safety Digital Pathology group. You will develop and implement image-analysis methods using classical and modern approaches to support preclinical safety assessments. Your daily tasks include collaborating with pathologists, toxicologists, and other scientists to extract quantitative insights from digital histopathology images, design analytical strategies, and interpret findings in a biological context. Proficiency in Python, experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and strong problem-solving skills are essential. Preferred candidates have expertise in digital pathology, whole-slide image analysis, statistical analysis, data visualization, and familiarity with tools such as OpenSlide, QuPath, HALO, and Visiopharm. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team advancing computational solutions for biomedical imaging challenges in drug discovery and development.

Skills

Python PyTorch TensorFlow OpenSlide QuPath HALO Visiopharm Docker Kubernetes AWS Google Cloud Azure Git GitHub Jupyter Notebook PostgreSQL MongoDB CI/CD Scikit-learn Pandas

What you'll do

  • Developing and applying computational image-analysis methods using machine learning and deep learning.
  • Analyzing digital pathology datasets to extract quantitative features and support biologically relevant conclusions.
  • Designing analytical strategies in collaboration with pathologists and toxicologists for project goals.
  • Contributing to the development of reusable, well-documented computational workflows and research tools.
  • Evaluating emerging computational approaches relevant to digital pathology and image analysis.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in a quantitative field such as biomedical engineering or computer science.
  • Strong background in image analysis, machine learning, and deep learning.
  • Proficiency in Python for scientific computing and data analysis.
  • Experience developing computational methods for image-based data analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis and data visualization.
  • Familiarity with at least one deep learning framework like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Market check

Salary context

This $156,200–$290,200 range sits above 53% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$179,200$261,150

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$178,774$246,237

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Genentech

Genentech is a leading research-driven company dedicated to discovering and developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.

Genentech currently has 8 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $170,700–$317,050 across 8 roles with salary data.

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