Computer Engineer I/II

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

13d • $76,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We're seeking a systems-level engineer to build the software foundation for our AI Science Factory (AISF™). You'll work alongside mechatronics and computer engineers to implement scheduling systems that orchestrate physical lab equipment. While managing Windows fleet deployments that power the entire operation. This role is 60% low-level systems work, 40% watching scheduling algorithms move robots correctly in the real world. One day you're automating PC deployments, the next you're implementing scheduling algorithms inspired by kernels to coordinate devices. While this role is titled Computer Engineer, we need someone who jumps into any engineering challenge that arises. If you're a jack of all trades now, expect to become an almost master of all trades in the future—we'll push you to grow across the full engineering stack as the team and product evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (recent grads welcome)
• Understanding of some operating systems concepts: scheduling, processes, concurrency, resource allocation
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting (non-negotiable—until we change the world we live here.)
• Ability to debug problems methodically when documentation doesn't exist
• Self-motivated team player who values collaboration and building genuine relationships with colleagues

Nice To Haves

• PowerShell: Writing scripts, automation, Windows APIs, cmdlets, pipelines—fluency required
• Windows Fundamentals: User management, services, registry, Event Viewer, debugging boot failures
• OS Concepts: Process scheduling, threading, resource allocation, deadlocks (your OS course material, applied)
• Scripting/Programming: Python, C/C++, or similar for automation and tool building
• Version Control & Debugging: Git basics plus isolating problems, reading error messages, effective logging

Responsibilities

• Build scheduling systems that orchestrate lab automation equipment using OS-level concepts
• Manage Windows fleet deployments—imaging, automation, maintenance of the PCs that run the lab
• Debug low-level systems problems that affect the entire operation—you dig deep when Google doesn't have answers
• Write PowerShell automation that makes the team more productive
• Collaborate across the stack—from OS internals to real robots moving in physical space

Benefits

• We expect the base salary for this role to fall between $76,000–$125,000 USD per year , along with bonus potential and generous early equity.
• The final offer will reflect your unique background, expertise, and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees