Lead Scientific Developer – Biologics & Protein Design

Lead Scientific Developer – Biologics & Protein Design page is loaded## Lead Scientific Developer – Biologics & Protein Designlocations: SANTA FE 01time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R54501## **At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.****OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences** – a division of Cadence Design Systems – is an industry leader in computational molecular design through rapid, robust, and scalable software, consulting services, and Orion(R), the only cloud-native fully integrated software-as-a-service molecular modeling platform. Combining unlimited computation and storage with powerful tools for data sharing, visualization and analysis in a customizable development platform, Orion offers unprecedented capabilities for the advancement of pharmaceuticals, biologics, agrochemicals, and flavors and fragrances. OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is headquartered in Santa Fe, N.M., with offices in Boston, Mass.; Cologne, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan. We are looking for a lead scientific software developer to join a growing team of experts working on biologics and protein design. The highly focused team will work together to drive forward technologies which leverage AI and OpenEye’s long standing 3D modeling capabilities in our cloud platform, Orion. The team’s guiding principle is to deliver solutions that better enable scientists in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to develop next generation biologic medicines.**What you’ll do:*** Work on challenging problems and help find practical solutions that advance the field of computational biologics drug discovery* Develop highly scalable and integrated solutions for biologics drug discovery in the cloud* Develop data-driven models using sequence and 3D molecular shape representations leveraging AI and physics-based approaches* Expand OpenEye’s biomolecular modeling and protein informatics technologies* Collaborate with great colleagues within our group, within OpenEye & Cadence, as well as within the broader pharmaceutical industry on developing new methods, tools, and solutions**What you should have:*** PhD (or equivalent experience) in computational chemistry, structural biology, biochemistry, or related field with a least 5 years relevant experience* Strong desire to change the field of biologics drug discovery through hard work, creating robust software tools, and critical scientific evaluation.* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work humbly with others, admitting mistakes and constructively working through differences in opinion.* Experience with molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning* Programming expertise, ideally in Python, preferably with experience using AI coding agents* Proven track record of delivering software solutions**The following are a PLUS, but not required:*** Expertise with traditional machine learning and/or modern deep learning methods* Experience with OpenEye software/toolkits or other computational chemistry toolkits* Experience with protein language models and protein folding technologies* Experience with modeling antibodies based on sequence and structural data## **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.****Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:**Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization.We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact **Privacy Policy:**Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the .E-Verify Cadence participates in theE-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law.Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
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