Vice President of Engineering
Company: GenBio AI
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GenBio AI develops multiscale
foundation models to decode and simulate human biology. Our team is
accelerating towards an ambitious future where scientists can
unlock humanity's biggest challenges in drug discovery, healthcare,
and fundamental research with AIDO (AI-Driven Digital Organism): a
unified framework for predicting, simulating, and programming
biology across all scales. The foundation of this vision begins
today as we engineer the virtual cell to model and simulate the
fundamental unit of life. This vision has brought together a
talent-dense group of product-minded researchers and engineers
dedicated to bringing it to reality. Our team prides itself on our
strong engineering culture and highly interdisciplinary and
collaborative approach. We are based in Palo Alto, with satellite
offices in Paris and Abu Dhabi. As our team scales, we are looking
to bring on an experienced engineering leader to drive a culture of
engineering excellence at our Palo Alto office. Reporting into our
CTO, you will lead diverse teams of engineers with responsibilities
in both product and infrastructure. Responsibilities Execution
Velocity: drive a high-tempo shipping cadence, ensuring the team
consistently delivers on product and engineering milestones.
Project Orchestration: Coordinate complex engineering efforts
across teams, identifying critical path dependencies and removing
blockers to keep projects on track. Talent Development: Actively
mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing the coaching and
feedback loops necessary to maximize their growth and technical
output. Research-to-Production: Build the bridge between research
and engineering, operationalizing experimental foundation models
into robust, scalable production systems. Engineering Culture:
Instill a culture of rigor, velocity, and code quality; define the
standards for testing, CI/CD, and developer experience.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with the C-level
leadership team and research leads to align technical deliverables
with the company’s scientific milestones and product vision.
Qualifications Leadership Experience: 10 years of engineering
experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles,
managing managers and high performing engineering teams. Domain
Expertise: Experience with foundation models and complex generative
AI products. Strong architectural fluency in modern AI
infrastructure Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to
transition complex technologies from an R&D phase to a
commercial-grade platform. Scale & Infrastructure: Deep technical
understanding of high-performance computing, GPU cluster
optimization, and the architectural challenges involved in training
and serving foundation models at scale. Join us as we embark on
this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine. We are
an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
GenBio AI participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility
of all newly hired employees. For more information on E-Verify,
please visit www.e-verify.gov. We may use artificial intelligence
(AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as
reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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