Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the worlds precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexiblyseed to IPO and beyond anywhere in the worldwith $10 B under management and a culture that prizes curiosity rigor and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms RA Capitals large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.
If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues thrive on complexity and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems youll feel at home at RA Capital. Here questions are welcomed ideas are tested and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And dont get us started on our compliance teams wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.
Are you ready to bring your creativity discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future Join us and youll collaborate daily with investors founders physicians biologists engineers economists and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.
Join us to invent a happier healthier more productive future - and have fun doing it.
Role Overview
As an engineer within the AI/ML space youll be instrumental in developing and implementing AI/ML solutions that transform how we identify and evaluate investment opportunities in biomedical technologies. Youll work at the intersection of software development large language models predictive analytics and investment analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop end-to-end AI applications from concept through deployment
Create and optimize deep learning models for diverse data types (time-series business data images) and prediction tasks
Build and enhance large language models trained on proprietary research data
Implement real-time prediction systems operating on various timescales (millisecond to daily)
Develop full-stack AI applications with both frontend and backend components
Optimize model performance and solve complex multi-layered data challenges
Academic & Experience Requirements
Masters in a Computer Science AI and Machine Learning field required; Bachelors Degree with equivalent experience
Extensive academic or professional background in Computer Science with AI specialization
2-3 years of professional software engineering experience
Healthcare and/or finance industry experience strongly preferred
Technical Requirements
Expert-level Python programming skills
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Java
Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (regression classification clustering)
Extensive knowledge of neural networks and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch)
Proven expertise with AWS AI platforms (SageMaker Bedrock)
Experience with containerization and orchestration (ECS Kubernetes)
Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures
Strong proficiency with the latest agentic coding techniques using tools like Claude Code or Codex.
Professional experience with building advanced AI workflows MCPs agent swarms etc
Additional Requirements
Excellent English communication skills for collaboration with team members and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving abilities and investigative mindset
Experience with full AI/ML development lifecycle
Ability to work in a collaborative mentorship-driven environment
Ability to work in a hybrid environment in our local Boston office
What Makes This Role Unique
Youll be working with extensive proprietary datasets and building systems that directly impact investment decisions in breakthrough medical and climate technologies. Success in this role means creating AI systems that help fund innovations that can extend and improve human lives.
Compensation
RA Capital Management is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay for this position will be based on experience skills qualifications and current market conditions.
In addition to base salary (listed below) employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance retirement contributions and paid time off.
Total Rewards
We take pride in offering a comprehensive employee benefits program as a key part of overall compensation. Our Total Rewards include:
Employer-paid monthly premiums for health dental and vision coverage
Wellness benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being
Resources and perks that enhance work-life balance and financial security
Were dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.
Massachusetts base pay range
$120000 - $180000 USD
RA Capitalis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process please reach out to for assistance.
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Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades backing bold ideas in medicines to further human h...
Imagine if you had the skills knowledge and teammates to both understand the root of the worlds most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the worlds precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexiblyseed to IPO and beyond anywhere in the worldwith $10 B under management and a culture that prizes curiosity rigor and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms RA Capitals large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.
If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues thrive on complexity and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems youll feel at home at RA Capital. Here questions are welcomed ideas are tested and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And dont get us started on our compliance teams wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.
Are you ready to bring your creativity discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future Join us and youll collaborate daily with investors founders physicians biologists engineers economists and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.
Join us to invent a happier healthier more productive future - and have fun doing it.
Role Overview
As an engineer within the AI/ML space youll be instrumental in developing and implementing AI/ML solutions that transform how we identify and evaluate investment opportunities in biomedical technologies. Youll work at the intersection of software development large language models predictive analytics and investment analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop end-to-end AI applications from concept through deployment
Create and optimize deep learning models for diverse data types (time-series business data images) and prediction tasks
Build and enhance large language models trained on proprietary research data
Implement real-time prediction systems operating on various timescales (millisecond to daily)
Develop full-stack AI applications with both frontend and backend components
Optimize model performance and solve complex multi-layered data challenges
Academic & Experience Requirements
Masters in a Computer Science AI and Machine Learning field required; Bachelors Degree with equivalent experience
Extensive academic or professional background in Computer Science with AI specialization
2-3 years of professional software engineering experience
Healthcare and/or finance industry experience strongly preferred
Technical Requirements
Expert-level Python programming skills
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Java
Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (regression classification clustering)
Extensive knowledge of neural networks and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch)
Proven expertise with AWS AI platforms (SageMaker Bedrock)
Experience with containerization and orchestration (ECS Kubernetes)
Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures
Strong proficiency with the latest agentic coding techniques using tools like Claude Code or Codex.
Professional experience with building advanced AI workflows MCPs agent swarms etc
Additional Requirements
Excellent English communication skills for collaboration with team members and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving abilities and investigative mindset
Experience with full AI/ML development lifecycle
Ability to work in a collaborative mentorship-driven environment
Ability to work in a hybrid environment in our local Boston office
What Makes This Role Unique
Youll be working with extensive proprietary datasets and building systems that directly impact investment decisions in breakthrough medical and climate technologies. Success in this role means creating AI systems that help fund innovations that can extend and improve human lives.
Compensation
RA Capital Management is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay for this position will be based on experience skills qualifications and current market conditions.
In addition to base salary (listed below) employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance retirement contributions and paid time off.
Total Rewards
We take pride in offering a comprehensive employee benefits program as a key part of overall compensation. Our Total Rewards include:
Employer-paid monthly premiums for health dental and vision coverage
Wellness benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being
Resources and perks that enhance work-life balance and financial security
Were dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.
Massachusetts base pay range
$120000 - $180000 USD
RA Capitalis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process please reach out to for assistance.
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