Cadence Design Systems

Scientific Software Developer II - Modeler

Cadence Design Systems$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in computational chemistry or related field with up to 5 years of experience
  • Proficiency in molecular dynamics simulations and binding free energy calculations
  • Experience in designing computational experiments and making data-driven decisions
  • Programming skills, ideally in Python, with familiarity using AI coding agents
  • Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and its challenges
  • Strong inclination to solve customer-related issues collaboratively and independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable workflows for relative binding free energy in lead optimization
  • Explore machine learning models like 3D-QSAR using large-scale calculations
  • Create data-driven models with 2D cheminformatics and 3D molecular shapes
  • Execute retrospective and prospective projects for methodology validation
  • Collaborate with Orion project team to enhance compound design workflows

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and learning
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in drug design
  • Access to a team of experts in computational chemistry
  • Potential for personal development and professional growth
  • Flexibility in working on both internal and collaborative projects
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Computational Chemist to join our team of experts in drug design, molecular modeling, and free energy calculations. This highly focused team will work together to drive forward technology which leverages OpenEye's Orion platform to better enable scientists in the pharmaceutical industry working on projects from lead development to clinical candidate selection. This role will require interactions with customers and OpenEye's scientific and technical teams.

What you'll do:
  • Develop highly scalable and integrated workflows for relative binding free energy workflows in lead optimization
  • Explore machine learning models such as 3D-QSAR using large-scale relative binding free energy calculations
  • Develop data-driven models using 2D cheminformatics and 3D molecular shape representations
  • Work on retrospective and prospective projects both internally and with collaborators to validate methodologies.
  • Work with Orion project team to further optimize compound design workflows in Orion.

What you should have:
  • PhD (or equivalent experience) in computational chemistry, chemistry, or related field with 0 - 5 years relevant experience
  • Knowledge of molecular dynamics simulations, binding free energy calculations, protein-ligand interactions, or machine learning
  • Experience in designing hypothesis-driven computational experiments, and data-driven decision making
  • Programming expertise, ideally in Python, preferably with experience using AI coding agents
  • Experience in or desire to learn about the pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong desire to learn about customer problems and find practical solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently


The following are a PLUS, but not required:
  • Experience with OpenEye software/toolkits
  • Expertise with traditional machine learning and modern deep learning methods
  • Experience with synthetically accessible, pharmaceutically relevant generative chemistry

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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