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Columbia, MD ยท On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, and operating systems. * Proficiency in ...

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How much do urgently hiring scientific software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for urgently hiring scientific software developer in the United States is $102,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Urgently Hiring Scientific Software Developer vs Data Scientist?

AspectScientific Software DeveloperData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, tech companies, scientific institutionsBusiness, research, or tech companies analyzing data
Industry UsageDevelops scientific software, simulations, modeling toolsAnalyzes data, builds predictive models, interprets complex datasets

While both roles require strong programming skills and scientific knowledge, Scientific Software Developers focus on creating software tools for scientific research, whereas Data Scientists analyze data to derive insights. The choice depends on whether the employer needs software development or data analysis expertise.

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Scientific Software Developer II - Modeler

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences

Santa Fe, NM โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is an industry leader in computational molecular design and is seeking a Scientific Software Developer II โ€“ Modeler to join their team. The role involves developing scalable workflows for drug discovery using OpenEye's Orion platform, focusing on molecular modeling and advanced simulation techniques.
Responsibilities:
โ€ข Develop highly scalable and integrated workflows for relative binding free energy workflows in lead optimization
โ€ข Explore machine learning models such as 3D-QSAR using large-scale relative binding free energy calculations
โ€ข Develop data-driven models using 2D cheminformatics and 3D molecular shape representations
โ€ข Work on retrospective and prospective projects both internally and with collaborators to validate methodologies.
โ€ข Work with Orion project team to further optimize compound design workflows in Orion.
Qualifications:
Required:
โ€ข PhD (or equivalent experience) in computational chemistry, chemistry, or related field with 0 โ€“ 5 years relevant experience
โ€ข Knowledge of molecular dynamics simulations, binding free energy calculations, protein-ligand interactions, or machine learning
โ€ข Experience in designing hypothesis-driven computational experiments, and data-driven decision making
โ€ข Programming expertise, ideally in Python, preferably with experience using AI coding agents
โ€ข Experience in or desire to learn about the pharmaceutical industry
โ€ข Strong desire to learn about customer problems and find practical solutions
โ€ข Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently
Preferred:
โ€ข Experience with OpenEye software/toolkits
โ€ข Expertise with traditional machine learning and modern deep learning methods
โ€ข Experience with synthetically accessible, pharmaceutically relevant generative chemistry
Company:
OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is an industry leader in computational molecular design based on decades of delivering rapid, robust, and scalable software, toolkits, and technology and design services across the drug discovery process. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Santa Fe, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.