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The role Healx is hiring a motivated Platform Engineer to build cloud infrastructure and develop production pipelines that enable our AI drug discovery process. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure and scientific software, both designing, building and supporting cloud infrastructure and collaborating with bioinformaticians, machine learning engineers and data scientists to implement data pipelines. You will join a small, agile engineering team where individuals take ownership of tasks, innovate quickly and collaborate extensively through pair programming. Working closely with technical members of data and digital science teams you will clearly see the impact your work has on pioneering the next generation of AI drug discovery and finding treatments for rare disease patients in need. We encourage you to provide a covering letter to explain why you think you'd be successful in this role.
How we work with AI coding tools Our engineers understand and use AI development tools to solve problems and implement systems efficiently while retaining responsibility for system design, implementation and testing of code. We aim to move quickly while building systems we understand deeply and can maintain. About Healx Healx is an AI-powered tech bio company that is redesigning drug discovery. With 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally, 90% of which have no approved treatment, Healx is on a mission to pioneer the next generation of drug discovery to help rare disease patients in need. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop treatments more quickly and cheaply than traditional drug discovery. Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of our mission to help people with rare diseases, and we believe that attracting and empowering a diverse team is critical to achieving this goal. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Below we have included the qualities that we feel are required for you to excel in this role; however we appreciate that people can apply transferable skills from all walks of life and experience. If you think you have what it takes, love our mission and resonate with our values but are worried you don't tick every box – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to a pply! Key
Responsibilities Design, build, maintain and improve cloud infrastructure in AWS (and some GCP) to enable AI drug discovery workflows Follow infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles to build maintainable infrastructure using Terraform and CircleCI Take advantage of latest AWS tools and apply best practices across our cloud estate to ensure security, availability and observability Work closely with technical users across the company to understand and support their computational needs In collaboration with data scientists write code to build, test and automate production pipelines in tools such as Nextflow, Airflow, MLflow and KNIME Embrace the use of AI coding tools and agents to accelerate delivery while retaining responsibility for system design, implementation and testing of code You will know you are successful when You have strong ownership of parts of our cloud infrastructure, familiarity with our Terraform codebase and are shipping regular improvements Infrastructure you've designed and deployed is supporting drug discovery pipelines You have taken ownership of security, cost management and observability in our cloud estate Computational workflows are in production that you've built in Nextflow, Airflow, MLflow or similar in collaboration with digital scientists You have shipped maintainable code to enable lambda functions, automation scripts and internal tools in several of our Python repositories
What we're looking for We're looking for a mid level engineer with solid hands on experience building cloud infrastructure in a commercial environment who is keen to apply what they already know and learn new skills. You are highly collaborative and driven to solve problems that help others and drive the Healx mission You have hands-on experience (typically around 2+ years) working with a cloud platform, ideally AWS, and are excited about building cloud infrastructure following best practices You are a proponent and practitioner of infrastructure as code principles, ideally with experience in Terraform, and have experience building, maintaining and scaling CI/CD pipelines Solid experience writing maintainable and well tested code following best practices in at least one language (we use mainly Python and some Go) An automation mindset, ideally with experience building production workflows in tools like Airflow Working at Healx Healx operates from a modern, accessible office in central Cambridge, within easy reach of the train station. We offer a flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment that supports individual needs and promotes a sustainable work-life balance, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. We are a hybrid team that works in a highly collaborative model, valuing synchronisation and pair programming. If you are excited
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the role but unsure whether your location aligns perfectly, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation. Remote employees are expected to attend workshops in Cambridge every couple of months. You will join colleagues with decades of combined experience who are passionate about collaboration and supporting each other’s growth.
The team is committed to helping you develop your skills and supporting your personal and career development. Healx provides the guidance and support you need to do your best work and make an impact. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to accommodate. Our values • Care for Rare – Rare disease patients are at the heart of what we do • Grow as individuals – We are learners always seeking to enhance our expertise • Win as a team – We strive to remain inclusive and diverse and we celebrate successes and lessons together • Innovate and deliver – Our mission requires rapid innovation and calculated risks that won’t compromise our high standards What’s on offer • Financial - Competitive salary, share options, 7% employer pension contributions, life insurance of 4x base salary • Health and Wellbeing - Private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days to support a healthy work-life balance, wellbeing support via Spill and our Employee Assistance Programme • Hybrid Working - Flexible and remote working options, home office set-up allowance, periodic in-person team days for company-wide collaboration and celebration • Family Friendly - Enhanced family leave policies and flexible working practices • Personal Development and Growth - Personal learning and development budgets, regular personal development conversations and career support • Community Engagement and Support - One paid day off per year to volunteer for a cause aligned with our mission of supporting patients living with rare diseases; the opportunity to hear from and engage with patient groups and communities who offer us valuable insights into the experiences of those affected by rare diseases Your browser does not appear to support iframes. See all job postings . Translational Scientist (DMPK & Safety) Location: Cambridge Department: Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Translational Scientist (DMPK & Safety) About Healx Healx is an AI-powered tech bio company redesigning drug discovery. With over 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally – and 90% lacking approved treatments – our mission is to pioneer a new generation of drug discovery to bring treatments to patients faster. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop therapies more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional approaches. Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of our mission to help people with rare diseases. We believe that building and empowering a diverse team is critical to achieving this goal. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Below, we outline the qualities we believe will help you succeed in this role. However, we recognise that skills can be transferable. If you're excited by our mission and values but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Our Values Care for rare – Patients are at the heart of what we do Grow as individuals – We are continuous learners, always developing our expertise Win as a team – We foster inclusion, celebrate successes, and learn together Innovate and deliver – We move quickly, take thoughtful risks, and uphold high standards
The Role We are seeking a Translational Scientist (DMPK & Safety) to play a critical role in bridging AI-driven drug predictions with clinical reality. This is a drug-centric, highly collaborative role where you will not only generate and interpret data but also shape the non-clinical path to the clinic. You will sit within the pharmacology team while working closely with our tech, curation, and clinical teams to translate computational predictions into viable therapeutic candidates. We are looking for someone with strong DMPK expertise who is eager to expand into a broader translational role – contributing strategically across the drug discovery lifecycle. We encourage you to provide a covering letter to explain why you think you’d be successful in this role. Key
Responsibilities Study Design & Oversight: Provide technical peer review for DMPK and safety in vitro and in vivo study designs. You’ll refine protocols to ensure we generate "gold standard," actionable data. CRO Management: Act as the technical lead for our external research partners and CROs. Data Reporting: Synthesise chemical, pharmacological, and PK data into high-quality summary reports and preclinical dossiers. Drug-Centric Translation: Contribute technical expertise to help
