Scientific Software Developer – Affinity

Cadence Design Systems

Scientific Software Developer at Cadence in molecular dynamics solutions for drug design. Collaborate on software tools to improve binding affinity assessments.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeSanta Fe • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver Molecular Dynamics based solutions for predicting protein-ligand binding affinities
Extend capabilities in molecular dynamics and related tools
Collaborate with scientific developers and academic partners
Contribute to the development of software tools and methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD. with PostDoc in an area related to structure-based ligand design methods
3 or more years of experience in scientific programming with Python
3 or more years of experience with Molecular Dynamics including Free Energy Calculations
Experience in computational chemistry methods development, implementation, and validation
Team-oriented with good communication skills and professional scientific presentation skills
Ability and desire to learn new ideas and adapt to new development practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
flexible working schedule
401k retirement plans
paid vacation
paid sick leave
home internet costs
public transportation reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Molecular DynamicsPythonFree Energy Calculationsscientific programmingcomputational chemistry methods developmentimplementationvalidation

Soft Skills

team-orientedcommunication skillsprofessional scientific presentation skillsability to learn new ideasadaptability

Certifications

PhDPostDoc