Lead Back-End Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems India Pvt Ltd is seeking an Application QA Specialist to design and execute test strategies for cloud-based drug discovery workflows. You will validate scientific workflows, data formats, and visualization accuracy while collaborating with product managers and developers.

The role requires 3–5 years of QA/automation experience in chemistry or cheminformatics, with strong scripting in Python and familiarity with Playwright.

Qualifications

• MSc/M.Tech in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with 3–5 years of QA/automation experience.
• OR PhD in Chemistry/Computational Sciences (experience preferred but not mandatory).
• OR Bachelor's degree in chemistry with 5–6 years of QA/automation experience.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (like Playwright) and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and product managers to translate scientific requirements into test scenarios.
• Test cloud-based and standalone drug discovery applications for accurate visualization of molecular structures and workflows.
• Validate end-to-end scientific workflows including input prep, job submission to HPC/cloud, result parsing, and visualization consistency.
• Extend QA with automated testing and CI/CD integration.

Skills

Test automation

Python scripting

Playwright

Chemistry background

Education

MSc/M.Tech in Computational Chemistry/related field

PhD in Chemistry/Computational Sciences

Bachelors in Chemistry with QA experience

Tools

Playwright

Python

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Tittle – Application QA Specialist

Job Summary

Scientists around the world use Orion for early-stage drug discovery and design in the pursuit of improving human health. Orion combines the power of advanced HPC, computational methods, and in-browser 3D visualization & modeling to solve problems in drug discovery & design. Our innovative solutions enable customers to routinely model billions of compounds in-silico. Orion enables our customers to interactively explore chemical space, evaluate designs, and gain scientific understanding. As an Application QA Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring Orion’s cloud-based solutions meet both scientific and technical expectations. Working closely with Scientific Product Manager & Software Developers, you will design and execute domain‑focused test strategies, validate scientific workflows, and assess chemical data formats for accuracy. By bridging scientific requirements with functional testing, you will help deliver reliable, high‑quality features that accelerate drug discovery and improve overall product performance.

Role & Responsibilities

Collaborate with developers and product managers to translate scientific requirements into effective test scenarios. Test cloud-based & standalone drug discovery applications for accurate visualization of molecular structures and workflows. Validate scientific workflows end‑to‑end, including input preparation, job submission to HPC/cloud, result parsing, and visualization consistency. Create and manage representative test data sets (small‑molecule libraries, edge‑case molecules, malformed inputs) and maintain reproducible test fixtures. Validate workflows involving chemical data formats such as SDF and SMILES. Identify, document, and track defects; maintain QA documentation for continuous improvement. Extend QA processes to automated testing using Playwright or similar frameworks, with Python for data validation (good to have). Integrate QA into CI/CD pipelines: automate test runs on pull requests, gate merges with regression suites, and report failures. (good to have)

Qualifications & Experience

MSc/M.Tech in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with 3-5 years of relevant QA and automation experience. OR PhD in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, or Computational Sciences (experience preferred but not mandatory). OR Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 5–6 years of relevant QA and automation experience. OR Experience with 3–6 automated testing frameworks (like Playwright) and scripting in Python, combined with a chemistry background. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in scientific workflows.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish close working relationships with peers in development, science, design, and product management, often across time zones. Initiative to solve unexpected challenges during testing and validation. Willingness to expand knowledge in both technical and scientific areas.

Commitment

Commitment to raising the bar on product quality while operating with integrity.

Why Join Us

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is passionate about science and about taking care of team members, with leaders supporting your development and recognizing your contributions by providing an unmatched total compensation package in a collaborative, caring, energetic, and fun work environment. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

Experience Level

Senior Level