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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Scientist, In Vitro

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Sep 06, 2022

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Scientist to work on human iPSC derived neural cell types, molecular and functional characterizations thereof, and developing relevant disease models. The role involves developing screening protocols, designing in vitro cell culture tools, and collaborating with data scientists and computational biologists to develop Recursion's data-to-therapeutic pipeline.

Senior Director, Informatics

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Dec 07, 2022

Recursion is a biotechnology company that is looking for a leader to own the long-term vision of their data strategy and ensure it evolves as necessary with their business needs. The company is taking an innovative and industrialized approach to phenotypic drug discovery and is seeking someone to drive execution of their data strategy, ensuring data quality, metadata management, and stewardship of the data.

Software Engineering Intern

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Sep 15, 2022

The text describes a software engineering internship at Recursion, where you will work on building software for drug discovery, experiment design, and data analysis. The company values teamwork, learning, and integrity, and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment.

Scientist, In Vitro Neuroscience

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Aug 29, 2022

Recursion is a biotechnology company that is industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. They are seeking a Scientist to work on human iPSC derived neural cell types, molecular and functional characterizations thereof, and developing relevant disease models.

Associate Director, CMC Drug Product

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Dec 12, 2022

Recursion is a biotechnology company that aims to decode biology to radically improve lives. They are seeking an Associate Director, CMC Drug Product to develop and oversee the manufacture of medicines. The company values its employees, cares about its drug candidates, and operates with an owner's mindset.

Director, Bioanalytical and Biomarker Development

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Nov 02, 2022

Recursion is a clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. They leverage sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to infer biological relationships. The company owns and operates one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, uniting technology, biology, and chemistry to advance the future of medicine.

Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure and Tools

Company: Recursion

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 14, 2022

The job posting is for a DevSecOps engineer at Recursion, a biotechnology company. The company is looking for someone to promote a DevSecOps culture, accelerate software development, and improve infrastructure. The team is described as a group of engineers with backgrounds in infrastructure automation, software development, and DevOps. The company values learning, teaching, and intellectual curiosity.

Engineering Manager, Data Platforms

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Dec 19, 2022

The job posting is for a Data Platforms Engineering Manager at Recursion, a biotechnology company. The manager will lead two teams: data lake and object storage platform. The job requires significant experience as a software engineer or data engineer, experience leading technical teams, and a people-first mindset.

Senior Product Manager, In Vivo Technology

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Dec 07, 2022

Recursion is a digital biology company working to solve some of the hardest problems in human health. They are developing a tech-enabled drug discovery platform and are looking for a team member to help manage its development.

Computational Biologist

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Sep 24, 2022

Recursion is a biotechnology company that uses technological innovations to improve lives and industrialize drug discovery. The company is looking for a computational biologist to join its data science team and work on reimagining small molecule discovery.

Staff Engineer, Enabling

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Nov 05, 2022

The job posting is for a software engineer to join the enabling team at Recursion, a biotechnology company. The team partners with other teams to solve complex problems and accelerate drug discovery. The ideal candidate has a broad engineering skillset, experience in teaching technologies, and a people-first mindset.

Data Science Intern

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Sep 15, 2022

The internship offers access to data and resources, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the opportunity to work on real-world problems. The company values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, and provides ongoing mentoring and training.

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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