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Lila Sciences

Director, Software Design

Lila Sciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140

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Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducingscientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatestchallenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai About Lila

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducingscientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatestchallenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

Your Impact at Lila

As Lila’s

Director of Software Design,

you will shape the user journey of the Lila App, the window into our AI and Autonomous Lab Platform. You will define workflows, prototype innovative interfaces, and collaborate across teams to ensure that every feature is unified into an intuitive and efficient app for science



What You'll Be Building

End-to-end design of native app to power scientists Wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that translate user needs into clear interfaces. A cohesive design system, including components, guidelines, and documentation for consistency and scalability. Collaborative feedback loops with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to refine and implement designs.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

8+ years of experience in digital product design, preferably in SaaS or data-intensive applications. Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work from research and wireframing to polished visual designs. Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility best practices. Extreme openness to leveraging the latest AI tools to redefine how your profession operates Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, able to present and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Bonus Points For

Experience in life sciences, biotech, or scientific research software. Familiarity with data visualization libraries or principles (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly). Basic front-end prototyping skills (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Prior involvement in building or scaling a design system.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto. Seniority level

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