Senior Scientific Software Developer (Cheminformatician)

Your Role at AQEMIA

• Develop and apply computational workflows for virtual screening, molecular property predictions, and compound library design.
• Collaborate closely with AI and medicinal chemistry teams to integrate cutting-edge algorithms into drug discovery pipelines.
• Maintain and improve internal chemoinformatics infrastructure, ensuring tools are reliable, scalable and efficient.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in chemoinformatics and proactively implement best practices to keep AQEMIA at the forefront of the field.


Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver high-quality computational insights that accelerate project timelines, the robustness and scalability of the chemoinformatics workflows you develop, and the value you add to interdisciplinary collaborations.

Your Profile

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, or related field.
• 4+ Years of experience in Chemoinformatics: You have experience in molecular modeling, virtual screening, and library design, using tools like RDKit, OpenEye, or similar platforms. Your expertise enables you to select and implement the right methods for diverse drug discovery challenges.
• Programming Proficiency: You are highly proficient in Python and have experience building scalable, reproducible computational pipelines.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: You excel at translating complex cheminformatics concepts into actionable strategies for medicinal chemists and AI specialists, fostering effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Strong data analysis skills, including experience with cheminformatics data interpretation and visualization, to communicate findings clearly.

Preferred Mindset

• You are driven to actively contribute to Aqemia’s mission of developing life-saving drugs for patients.
• You bring a proactive and can-do attitude, solving complex problems with enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• You are motivated to leverage your skills and knowledge to make a tangible impact.