Scientific Software Developer

Key Skills

Drug Discovery, Object-Oriented programming (OO languages), Python Programming, Software Development

Job Description

Schrödinger seeks a Scientific Software Developer to aid us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

As a member of the Desmond molecular dynamics team, you’ll work with cutting-edge, physics-based technologies in drug discovery. Your coding skills and interest in physical sciences will make you a key contributor in our efforts to revolutionize the way therapeutics are discovered. 

Who will love this job:

• A Python programmer who’s passionate about building well-designed, well-tested, user-oriented software
• A scientist at heart with an interest in simulations and modeling
• A natural collaborator who enjoys interacting both within the team and across departments

What you’ll do:

• Facilitate breakthroughs in computer-aided drug discovery by implementing novel methods with unprecedented levels of accuracy
• Create and maintain workflows used to set up, run and analyze atomistic simulations of biological systems 
• Design software that is robust, adaptable, and easy to maintain
• Adopt good software engineering practices and methodologies

What you should have:

• Solid grasp of object-oriented programming principles
• Familiarity with writing unit tests and test-driven development
• Some background in chemistry, biology, or physics and familiarity with scientific language and concepts

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office every day, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun company-wide events. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been selected as one of Crain's New York Best Places to Work for the past three years running.

Estimated base salary range: $120,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.