Lila Sciences

Vice President of Engineering

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-04-25

Responsibilities

  • Set the engineering roadmap for ASP Engineering, including objectives and platform priorities.
  • Define and drive a unified platform architecture across hardware, automation, and systems engineering.
  • Implement efficient processes for lifecycle management and deployment of autonomous laboratories.
  • Develop a repeatable deployment model for global AI Science Factory sites.
  • Create a culture of mentorship to support engineering execution and career development.
  • Partner with Robotics and Software to build and scale autonomous labs.
  • Collaborate with external partners to expand engineering capacity.

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in building lab automation systems.
  • 10+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proven record of scaling automated labs or manufacturing-like operations.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML into engineering and operations.
  • Technical expertise in lab automation, controls, and science instrumentation.
  • Strong leadership skills in recruiting and developing managers and engineers.
  • Excellence in maintaining cultural and technical standards across multiple sites.
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