Lead Software Engineer (Back-End Engineer)

Cadence Design Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation package

Collaborative and fun work environment

Support for professional development

Job summary

A leading scientific software firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Back-End Engineer to work at the forefront of cloud computing and advanced drug discovery technologies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience, primarily in Python and GoLang, focusing on designing and optimizing high-performance systems. Candidates should be passionate about learning and capable of working in a collaborative environment. This role offers a supportive work culture and an attractive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging complex distributed systems.
• Expert in Python, pytest, packaging, and Django.
• Experience with unit & end-to-end testing, CI/CD, and source control.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize the high-performance compute and storage systems.
• Work with designers, scientists, and engineers to enhance Orion's capabilities.
• Modernize existing software and build cutting-edge features.

Skills

Python

C++

Django

GoLang

PostgreSQL

SQLite

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Docker

CI/CD

data structures

algorithms

distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, biology/chemistry or similar

Tools

GoLang

Django

PostgreSQL

SQLite

AWS

Docker

Job description

Over the last eight years, OpenEye Scientific has developed the field’s most advanced large-scale compute platform, Orion, built on Amazon Web Services. In this position, you will be working at the cutting edge of cloud computing, C++/Python development, and advanced MD simulation techniques. Your work will have the potential to make a major impact in drug discovery, and will be available to many pharmaceutical and biotech companies.As a Back-End Engineer, you’ll work with designers, scientists, and software engineers to enhance & extend Orion's capabilities -- architecting and optimizing the high-performance compute and storage systems that drive groundbreaking scientific discoveries. You'll be part of a team building cutting edge features, as well as helping to modernize existing software.**Qualifications & Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, biology/chemistry or similar* 5+ years of experience designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging complex distributed systems as part of a team* Expert in Python, pytest, packaging, and Django* Expert in GoLang, testing, packaging, and client/server, and familiarity with writing servers/clients* Experience with PostgreSQL, SQLite, and relational database optimization and structural design* Experience in Life Sciences, HPC, AWS, Docker, and containerized systems* Experience with unit & end-to-end testing, CI/CD, source control, code review, comfortable using command line interfaces* Strong background of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms)* Passionate to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills**Interpersonal skills required:*** Ability to establish a close working relationship with peers in development, science, design and customer success, often across time zones* Take initiative to solve unexpected challenges during development* Willing to expand their knowledge and skills in both technical and scientific areas* Push to raise the bar while always operating with integrity**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.****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.**OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences**, an industry leader in computational molecular design, uses a scientific approach to deliver rapid, robust, and scalable software, toolkits, and technology & design services for the advancement of pharmaceuticals, biologics, agrochemicals, and flavors and fragrances. We are passionate about science and about taking care of our team members, with leaders supporting your development and recognizing your contributions by providing a generous total compensation package in a collaborative, caring, energetic and fun work environment.