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StaffRight Associates - Recruitment & Staffing

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Software Developer - Drug Discovery

New York, NY · On-site

$230K - $600K/yr

D. or Master's in a quantitative discipline--who exhibit a first-principles mastery of both ... for a Software Developer for Drug Discovery . The mission is to engineer the foundational ...

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Software Developer - Drug Discovery

New York, NY · On-site

$230K - $600K/yr

D. or Master's in a quantitative discipline--who exhibit a first-principles mastery of both ... for a Software Developer for Drug Discovery . The mission is to engineer the foundational ...

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InvestCloud

Associate Software Developer

Warren, NJ · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

... Software Engineer - APL with a strong background in mathematics who will work as a self-starter, is ... Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, vision, disability, and life/AD&D insurance plans, Flexible ...

InvestCloud

Associate Software Developer

Warren, NJ

$65K - $80K/yr

... Software Engineer - APL with a strong background in mathematics who will work as a self-starter, is ... Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, vision, disability, and life/AD&D insurance plans, Flexible ...

Point72

Quantitative Software Developer

New York, NY · On-site

D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, Google, etc. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we ... Role: We are looking for a quantitative software developer to join our team and contribute to ...

Point72

Quantitative Software Developer

New York, NY

D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, Google, etc. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we ... Role: We are looking for a quantitative software developer to join our team and contribute to ...

WorldQuant

AI Software Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

We are building a new software engineering team with strong applied AI orientation to seek to ... The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights ...

DV Trading

Software Developer (New York)

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer for our algorithmic software ... Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance * Flexible Vacation policy * Retirement plan with employer ...

DV Trading

Software Developer (New York)

New York, NY

$150K - $250K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer for our algorithmic software ... Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance * Flexible Vacation policy * Retirement plan with employer ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual r&d software developer in Edison, NJ is $115,788.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,200.00 and $134,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual R&D Software Developer vs Permanent R&D Software Developer?

AspectContractual R&D Software DeveloperPermanent R&D Software Developer
Employment TypeTemporary, project-basedFull-time, ongoing
CredentialsTypically requires relevant degrees and experienceSame as contractual, often with additional benefits
Work EnvironmentOften in client or project sites, flexible arrangementsCompany offices or dedicated R&D labs
Industry UsageCommon in consulting, startups, and R&D firmsStandard in large corporations and research institutions

Contractual R&D Software Developers work on specific projects for a limited time, offering flexibility for employers and developers. Permanent R&D Software Developers have ongoing roles with benefits and career growth within a company. The choice depends on project needs and career goals.

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Software Developer - Drug Discovery

Software Developer - Drug Discovery

StaffRight Associates - Recruitment & Staffing

New York, NY • On-site

$230K - $600K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Preface

This role demands a profound convergence of Computational Biophysics and High-Performance Systems Engineering. We are seeking individuals possessing an elite academic pedigree—typically a Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative discipline—who exhibit a first-principles mastery of both algorithmic efficiency and molecular theory. The challenge lies in bridging the gap between theoretical chemical space and actionable drug discovery; candidates must leverage deep technical fluency to architect the systems that simulate atomic-level interactions and manage the massive data-parallelism required for transformative pharmaceutical innovation. This is a position for the forensic mind capable of translating complex scientific hypotheses into robust, scalable, and high-performance software architectures.


II. The Mission

StaffRight Associates is recruiting a search for a Software Developer for Drug Discovery. The mission is to engineer the foundational computational infrastructure that drives the next generation of therapeutic design. You will be tasked with decoupling complex biological challenges into high-performance software solutions, utilizing proprietary supercomputing resources and advanced machine learning frameworks to model molecular behavior with unprecedented precision. Your work will directly catalyze the discovery of highly selective treatments by optimizing the systemic interface between large-scale data management and atomic-scale simulation.


III. Core Technical Objectives

  • Synthesize high-performance scientific workflows to automate and accelerate the throughput of complex drug discovery pipelines.
  • Engineer sophisticated cheminformatics algorithms and tools capable of navigating vast chemical libraries and multi-dimensional molecular descriptors.
  • Architect scalable backend infrastructures and data-management systems to support the ingestion and analysis of petabyte-scale biological datasets.
  • Formalize visualization frameworks that translate high-dimensional simulation results into interpretable structural insights.
  • Optimize software for distributed cluster architectures, ensuring maximum efficiency in high-performance, data-parallel computing environments.
  • Validate and refine virtual screening and docking protocols to improve the predictive accuracy of computer-aided small molecule design.


IV. Candidate DNA

  • Architectural Philosophy: A commitment to systems resilience and "Goal-Execution-Mapping" (GEM), ensuring every line of code serves a specific scientific milestone.
  • Algorithmic Fluency: Mastery of C++ and Python for the development of performance-critical systems and rapid prototyping of research tools.
  • Computational Versatility: Deep technical intuition regarding Linux/UNIX environments and the nuances of systems-level software development.
  • Domain Heuristics: Extensive experience with molecular modeling, computer-aided drug design (CADD), and the engineering of large-scale chemical databases.
  • Intellectual Rigor: A track record of solving non-trivial problems where software constraints and scientific requirements intersect.


V. Academic & Research Pedigree

  • Formal Education: An advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s preferred) in Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, Physics, or a related STEM field from a top-tier institution.
  • Mathematical Foundation: Strong grasp of the mathematical modeling required for molecular dynamics and high-performance data-parallelism.
  • Research Integrity: A proven history of academic or industrial achievement, demonstrating the ability to contribute to interdisciplinary teams of chemists, biologists, and ML researchers.

Company Description

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