Engineering Lead, Ai Figure Agent

Help shape the future of scientific discovery
Join us in building the next generation of AI-powered tools that help scientists work smarter, communicate ideas, and accelerate discovery. Already trusted by over 4 million scientists worldwide, we're just getting started.“BioRender (W18) is in the top 1% of YC companies. With AI reshaping biology research, BioRender holds unique insight into the future of science. We led their Series A because I saw the metrics firsthand - insane growth, operational excellence, and customer love unlike anything else. They’re definitely one to watch —
don’t miss out on this rocket ship.
”Garry TanEngineering Lead, AI Figure Agent
Location
Remote (Canada);
Remote (US)Employment Type
Full timeLocation Type
RemoteDepartment
At BioRender, we’re on a mission to accelerate the world’s ability to learn, discover, and communicate science – transforming how knowledge is shared and making science open, collaborative, and easily understandable by all.We’re shaping the future of science communication and are looking for talented individuals to help bring this vision to life!We're building BioRender's AI figure agent, which can create any scientific figure, from pathways and protocols to graphical abstracts and posters. As the agent becomes central to how 4M+ scientists use BioRender, you'll be responsible for making sure it's fast, dependable, and getting better every week.What you'll be doing
Lead a small engineering team responsible for the core agent platform, including architecture, multi-agent orchestration, planning, tool use, and self-correction.Continuously improve figure quality through evaluations, experimentation, and real user feedback.Evaluate and benchmark frontier LLMs and VLMs for scientific accuracy, reasoning, and visual understanding, integrating new capabilities as models evolve.Optimize model selection and routing to balance quality, cost, speed, and reliability.Build shared AI infrastructure and internal tooling that help teams debug agent behavior, spot failure patterns, and ship improvements faster.Define quality standards and establish monitoring, alerting, and triage for agent performance.Partner with Product and Creative teams to translate qualitative feedback into measurable improvements.What you bring
Experience leading other engineers and setting technical direction for complex, production-grade AI systems, whether as a senior IC or Engineering Manager.Experience architecting and shipping an agent or multi-agent orchestration platform to production.Hands‑on experience with multiple frontier models and VLMs, including model routing and trade-offs between quality, cost, and speed.Strong technical judgment on when to train or fine‑tune models, and when not to.An evaluation‑first approach to improving AI systems, with a strong focus on output quality and understanding failure modes.Ability to move quickly, adapt to emerging AI capabilities, and communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.People management experience is a strong plus.Experience with AgentCore or other runtime engines is a plus.A science background is a plus, but not required.We are mission‑driven : we work collaboratively towards our shared vision of improving scientific communication and accelerating scientific discovery. BioRender figures have appeared in more than 54,000 publications!BioRender is loved by millions!
We have a world‑class NPS and a community of loyal fans and users in 200+ countries!Our company is backed by top investors
and accelerators like Y Combinator, and we are on a growth trajectory comparable to many top‑performing SaaS companiesWe’re remote‑first
with team members across Canada and the U.S., offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere.BioRender is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. By submitting this application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by BioRender in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.Our values
BioRender is a company of passionate problem‑solvers at the intersection of science and technology. We’re building a visual language that will help unlock discoveries in Biology.How we work
Small teams, big impactWe work in small teams where you'll have real ownership, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to shape what we build.Work remotely from the US or Canada, with access to our Toronto office and the flexibility to work from abroad for up to three months a year.Time togetherWe bring teams together throughout the year for planning, hackathons, and team building.Perks and benefits
Competitive compensation
Competitive salaries, meaningful equity ownership, and regular compensation reviews.Flexible time off
Flexible vacation, paid sick days, and additional company Recharge Days to rest and reset.
Comprehensive health and dental coverage, mental health support, and our PAW pet wellness benefit.Parental leave benefits
Paid parental leave to support growing families, plus a new baby bonus.An annual professional development allowance to invest in your skills and growth.Below is an example of what you can typically expect from our interview process, though the number and order of interviews may vary depending on the position.Get to know BioRender, share your background, and learn more about the opportunity.Dive deeper into your experience, skills, and how they align with the role.Practical assessment
Showcase your approach to solving problems through a role‑relevant exercise.Work History interview
Walk us through your career, key accomplishments, and the impact you've made.Leadership interview
Explore how you approach decisions, collaboration, and our company values.Reference checks
We'll connect with former managers and colleagues to learn more about your experience and contributions.Join our award‑winning team
We’re shaping the future of science communication and are looking for talented individuals to help bring our vision to life!
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