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Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. We're entering the era of agentic science where AI models can now design novel proteins, propose hypotheses, and iterate on experimental results. But they can't run the experiments themselves - that's still a manual, months-long process. We're building the infrastructure that gives AI agents access to the physical world. We are one of the fastest growing biotech companies, trusted by leading biopharmas, frontier AI labs, and the techbio companies pushing the field forward. This is a rare chance to help advance some of the most important work happening in biotech today. Our automated lab is powered by a deep software + hardware stack: lab instruments worth millions of USD reverse-engineered into API-controllable hardware, dozens of devices orchestrated through complex workflows, full observability on everything that happens in the lab, processing pipelines for messy physical-world data, and AI systems that troubleshoot production results and accelerate assay development. We’re growing rapidly and are hiring for talented people to scale and support the massive demand for AI-driven wet lab experimentation. READ THIS FIRST This is not a "submit your CV and see what happens" posting. We open one of these because occasionally someone comes along who is so obviously exceptional that not having a role for them would be our mistake, not theirs. That person is rare. If you're applying because none of our open roles quite fit but you'd "be open to anything," this isn't for you. If you're applying because you are unusually good at something and you're certain you'd make us dramatically better, keep reading. THE BA We want to see proof of exceptional ability — not a list of responsibilities, not a polished CV. Something you built, shipped, discovered, or won that most people in your field could not have: - A project, repo, product, or company you made - Research you did or a paper you're proud of - A hard problem you solved that others had given up on - Anything that makes us stop and think how did one person do that? Lead your application with that one thing and a link to it. If the most impressive thing you can point to is your degree or your job titles, we are probably not the right fit — and we'd rather be honest about that than waste your time. WHAT WE LOOK FOR - Undeniable evidence you're great at something. Depth beats breadth. We'd rather see one world-class thing than five decent ones. - You make things. You're a builder, a researcher, a shipper — not a spectator. - High agency. You don't wait for permission or a spec. You find the problem and solve it. - AI-native. It's 2026 — you build with coding agents like Claude Code as a default and get far more done because of it. - You'd run through walls for this mission. Automating biology is hard. We move fast, on-site, with high standards. That energizes you rather than scares you. HOW TO APPLY Tell us, concretely: the single most impressive thing you've ever done (with a link), and exactly how you'd make Adaptyv better. Skip the generic cover letter — we read for substance. We review every application that clears the bar, on a rolling basis. Application deadline We are reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.