Scientific Computing and AI Engineer (m/w/d) in Dortmund

Lead Discovery GmbH; Dortmund; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Discovery GmbH in Dortmund seeks an experienced Scientific Computing and AI Engineer (m/w/d) to manage Linux servers and GPU AI workloads, maintain containerised services, and support scientific web apps and databases.

You will automate infrastructure, author SOPs, and work closely with researchers to translate scientific requirements into dependable technical solutions, with English communication as a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in CS, bioinformatics, chemistry, biology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of Linux server administration in production environments.
• Experience building software for users; Python and version control are advantageous.
• Experience with containerised deployments; knowledge of infrastructure automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administration, monitoring and support of on-premises Linux server infrastructure, including GPU systems for AI workloads.
• Operation and troubleshooting of containerised services and internal scientific web apps and databases.
• Automation of infrastructure setup and configuration and SOPs for reproducibility and auditability.
• Computational support for scientists, including software/workflows development.
• Collaborate with research staff to translate scientific needs into robust technical solutions.

Skills

Linux admin

Python

Containerisation

Version control

English communication

Collaboration with scientists

Education

Advanced university degree in computer science or life sciences

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Databases administration

Job description

Scientific Computing and AI Engineer (m/w/d) in Dortmund

Location
Dortmund

Join the LDC family!

As a member of our team, you will have a unique position asa link between academic and industrial research. Our goal isto contribute to the development of medicines that improvethe lives of millions of people.

We believe that meaningful work is an important buildingblock for a satisfied life. Cohesion, respect, flat hierarchiesand an atmosphere that encourages innovation are amongour core corporate values.

Your mission

• Administration, monitoring and support of our on-premises Linux server infrastructure, including GPU systems dedicated to AI workloads.
• Operation and troubleshooting of our containerised services and maintenance of our internal scientific web applications and databases, encompassing corrections to application code.
• Automation of infrastructure setup and configuration, and authorship of standard operating procedures ensuring reproducibility and auditability.
• Computational support for scientists in the company, including analysis and development of software and workflows.
• Close and continuous collaboration with our research staff: consultation on the effective use of the platforms, support in the implementation of reproducible scientific workflows, and the translation of scientific requirements into dependable technical solutions.
• Subject to background and interest, contribution in research projects and modelling.

Your profile

• An advanced university degree in computer science, bioinformatics, chemistry, biology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• A minimum of [3-5] years of experience in the administration of Linux servers in a production environment.
• Sound knowledge of programming fundamentals with demonstrated experience in building software for users. Knowledge of Python is an advantage, together with routine use of version control.
• Demonstrated experience with containerised deployments; familiarity with infrastructure automation and database administration is considered a significant advantage.
• Domain knowledge in chemistry or biology, acquired through academic training, research experience or prior employment in the life sciences, is strongly preferred; genuine interest in drug discovery is a prerequisite.
• A pronounced ability and willingness to collaborate closely with experts in medicinal chemistry, biology, assay development and proteomics, to understand their scientific requirements, and to translate them into dependable technical solutions.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English.

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