AI/ML Engineer - Platform & ML Ops (Clinical Trial AL Tooling)

AI/ML Engineer - Platform & ML Ops (Clinical Trial AL Tooling) A spinout from PsychoGenics Inc, Axelyra is a well‑funded biotech startup that focuses on unmet needs in psychiatric and neurological disorders. We leverage proprietary preclinical platforms and AI-driven analytics spanning both clinical and preclinical behavioral and electrophysiological (EEG) phenotyping to enable a compound re‑innovation strategy. We are building AI-enabled platforms that support clinical development, including tools and models that help quantify treatment response, stratify patients, and accelerate learning across trials. Our work is highly multidisciplinary, with day‑to‑day collaboration across data science/engineering, biologists, translational scientists, and clinicians. PsychoGenics is a preclinical CRO with expertise in central nervous system (CNS) and orphan disorders. PsychoGenics is known for its cutting‑edge translational approach to research, customized solutions, the breadth, and quality of our work, and for our ability to identify statistically relevant phenotypic changes that help clients quantify the efficacy of their treatments. With an extensive portfolio of highly predictive disease models and unparalleled experience performing studies for biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes, we enable clients to deliver much‑needed superior clinical candidates to patients. Location: Paramus, NJ (hybrid remote allowed) Level: Open (commensurate with experience) Responsibilities: Train, optimize, and deploy ML/DL models into production workflows. Integrate models into existing data processing pipelines (preclinical + clinical). Build ETL/data pipelines and data QC tooling for EEG/behavioral modalities. Develop APIs and services that power internal analytics and trial‑facing platforms. Partner with scientists, biologists, and clinicians to productionize models (monitoring, performance, drift, reliability). Required Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus. Proficiency in Python; working knowledge of C++, C#, or Java. Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with deployment tools (e.g., Docker). Experience with computer vision and time‑series data. Familiarity with biomedical context and/or interpretation of biological/clinical data. Collaborative, driven with experience working in a fast‑paced start‑up environment. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to deeply understand the "why" and "how" of our work. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Annualized base salary range: $70,000 - $110,000. Salary will be determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, knowledge, education and geographic location. Total Rewards Plan Axelyra offers competitive performance‑based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role is eligible for annual performance‑based raise and discretionary bonus for both individual and PsychoGenics annual performance. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans HSA, FSA and dependent FSA Short- and long-term disability plans Stock‑based incentive plan 401(k) with company contribution Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy EAP Additional voluntary benefits Axelyra is a veteran/disability/equal opportunity employer. We take pride in maintaining a diverse work environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create a workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and allows our people to unleash their full potential. Reasonable Accommodation PsychoGenics provides qualified individuals with reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Human Resources at: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr