About the role#
Lila Sciences is seeking a Software Product Management Co-Op for the Fall 2026 term. This role operates at the intersection of science, software engineering, and product development. You will support the team in improving scientific software platforms by translating user needs into technical requirements and managing feature delivery. This position is ideal for students interested in product management, scientific operations, lab software, or data systems.
What you'll do#
- Shadow scientists and other users to understand their software and workflow needs.
- Help groom product backlogs in collaboration with product, science, and engineering partners.
- Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria based on ambiguous requirements.
- Triage recurring user requests and convert them into actionable tickets.
- Own a small scoped feature or workflow improvement from the discovery phase through to delivery.
- Partner with engineers and scientists to clarify requirements and assess workflow impact.
What you'll need#
- Interest in product management, scientific workflows, lab operations, or software systems.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear requirements.
- Comfort working with cross-functional partners across science, product, and engineering teams.
- Ability to observe workflows, ask thoughtful questions, and synthesize user needs.
- Organized approach to tracking tasks, decisions, and follow-ups.
- Curiosity regarding how software can improve experimental throughput, traceability, and data quality.
- Preferred majors include Computer Science, Data Science, Biology, Business Administration, Operations Management, or Psychology.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
About Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences operates as a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab. The company focuses on life, chemistry, and materials science. It applies artificial intelligence to the scientific method to assist with research in human health and sustainability. Founded in 2023, the organization maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It currently employs 474 people.
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