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 Data Scientist, NGS

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Aug 24, 2022

The text describes a company called Recursion that is working on decoding biology to improve lives. They have generated a large dataset of biological and chemical data and are using machine learning algorithms to analyze it. The company is looking for a data scientist to join their team and work on developing scalable NGS solutions.

Principal Scientist, Discovery ADME

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Aug 27, 2022

Recursion is a biotechnology company that is industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. They use sophisticated machine-learning algorithms and massive experimental and computational scale to advance the future of medicine. The company is seeking a Principal Scientist, Discovery ADME to help accelerate their discovery and early development portfolio.

Associate Director, Project Management - Operations and Partnerships

Company: Recursion

Location: York ON

Posted Aug 05, 2022

The job posting is for an Associate Director of Project Management at Recursion, a biotechnology company. The role involves managing projects, working with cross-functional teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to accelerate the timeline of getting treatments into patients' hands. The company values its employees, emphasizes learning and growth, and prioritizes delivering high-quality results.

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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