Senior Scientific Software Engineer - SAR & Lab Automation

Recursion; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading TechBio company located in Abingdon is seeking a skilled engineer to contribute to the development of SAR and chemical registration systems. This hybrid position requires a strong background in programming and systems engineering. The role focuses on automating lab processes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance drug discovery. Competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, is offered, along with a commitment to values like integrity, urgency, and collaboration.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience building systems to process SAR and chemical structures.
• Degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Proven experience accelerating software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of SAR and chemical registration systems.
• Work on automatic control systems for automated labs.

Skills

Building systems for SAR and chemical structures

Programming (Python, Java, C#)

Experience with agentic coding tools

SQL

Education

Degree in Biology / Chemistry or related field

Job description

A leading TechBio company located in Abingdon is seeking a skilled engineer to contribute to the development of SAR and chemical registration systems. This hybrid position requires a strong background in programming and systems engineering. The role focuses on automating lab processes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance drug discovery. Competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, is offered, along with a commitment to values like integrity, urgency, and collaboration.