Jobs at Recursion

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Recursion is a biotech company that uses machine learning and high‑throughput chemistry to accelerate drug discovery. Founded in 2015, it has become known for its data‑driven platform that predicts molecular properties and optimizes lead compounds at scale.

Recruitment at Recursion spans software engineers, data scientists, chemists, and clinical researchers. Engineers typically work on scalable cloud pipelines, while data scientists build predictive models for drug‑target interactions. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative cross‑disciplinary teams, and opportunities to see their code or models directly influence research outcomes.

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Senior Software Engineer

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 16, 2023

Recursion is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate drug discovery. The company is looking for a full-stack developer to join their Insight Generation team, which develops products for exploring biological data. The team works closely with data scientists, biologists, and medicinal chemists to quickly develop complex experiments and iterate on novel analyses.

Helpdesk Admin (Contract)

Company: Recursion

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 15, 2023

The job posting is for a helpdesk position at Recursion, a biotechnology company. The role involves providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues. The company values teamwork, learning, and integrity, and is looking for someone who can work well in a fast-paced environment.

Computational Biologist, Neuroscience

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 16, 2023

Recursion is a biotechnology company that aims to decode biology to radically improve lives. They are looking for a computational biologist to join their team and work on reimagining neuroscience drug discovery.

Data Science Intern

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 18, 2023

This text is an invitation for a data science internship at Recursion Pharmaceuticals. The intern will work on real-world data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to work closely with the intern mentor and the data science team. The internship runs for 3 months and can start at any time. The required skills include passion for the company mission, ability to brainstorm and communicate with cross-functional teams, strong foundation of statistics and machine learning, and programming experience, preferably in Python. The intern will work with large, high-dimensional datasets and have access to the company's robust engineering infrastructure. The internship offers a full-time, paid internship, ongoing mentoring and training, and the opportunity to work on a project that takes place after the completion of the internship.

Computational Biologist, Neuroscience

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 16, 2023

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Associate Director, In Vitro

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 14, 2023

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is re-imagining drug discovery through the integration of automated cell biology, generation of high-dimensional and diverse data sets, and sophisticated analytics. The company is seeking an Associate Director to work on human iPSC derived neural cell types, molecular and functional characterizations thereof, and developing relevant disease models.

Scientist, In Vitro

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 14, 2023

Recursion is a biotechnology company that is changing the way drug discovery is done. They use machine learning algorithms and automation to accelerate the process and have a team-first culture. They are seeking a scientist to join their team to work on a multi-year long neuroscience program.

Software Engineer, Storage Platform

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 18, 2023

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Scientist, In Vitro

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 14, 2023

Recursion is a biotechnology company that uses machine learning algorithms to accelerate drug discovery. They are seeking a scientist to join their team and work on designing and executing multi-omics experiments. The company values its employees and has a strong culture of collaboration and innovation.

Software Engineer, Storage Platform

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 18, 2023

The text describes a job opportunity at Recursion, a biotechnology company that is industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. The company is looking for a leader to join their object storage platform team, which focuses on storing and retrieving high-dimensional connected biological data. The team works with a wide range of technologies, including Python, Kafka, Docker, and PostgreSQL. The company values diversity and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 16, 2023

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Principal Scientist, In Vitro

Company: Recursion

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jan 14, 2023

Recursion is a biotechnology company that uses machine learning algorithms to accelerate drug discovery. They are seeking a Principal Scientist to work on human iPSC derived neural cell types, molecular and functional characterizations, and developing relevant disease models.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Recursion?
<p>Employees report a fast‑moving culture that blends biotech rigor with software engineering speed. <strong>Daily stand‑ups</strong> cover progress on both code and experimental validation, while <em>cross‑functional hackathons</em> foster rapid prototyping. The company encourages continuous learning, offering access to internal data science bootcamps and external conferences. Compensation reflects this hybrid model, with competitive base salaries, performance bonuses tied to successful drug candidates, and equity that grows as the pipeline advances.</p>
What types of positions are available at Recursion?
<p>Recursion’s open roles include: <ul> <li>Software Engineer (MLOps, backend, cloud)</li> <li>Data Scientist (predictive modeling, reinforcement learning)</li> <li>Medicinal Chemist (lead optimization, synthesis)</li> <li>Clinical Research Associate (trial design, data capture)</li> <li>Product Manager (AI‑driven analytics platform)</li> <li>Quality Assurance Engineer (regulatory compliance)</li> </ul> Each role emphasizes collaboration across chemistry, biology, and engineering teams, and requires a passion for solving complex scientific problems with technology.</p>
How can I stand out as an applicant for a Recursion role?
<p>Stand out by aligning your portfolio with Recursion’s mission: demonstrate experience in high‑throughput data pipelines or drug‑target modeling. <strong>Include a GitHub repo or Kaggle notebook</strong> that showcases end‑to‑end ML solutions. Highlight any <em>publications or patents</em> in chemistry or computational biology. During interviews, articulate how your work has directly impacted research outcomes or reduced experimental costs. Finally, show familiarity with Recursion’s open‑source tools, such as their molecular fingerprint libraries, to signal genuine interest.</p>

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