Software Developer Backend LiveDesign - Hyderabad

Schrödinger is on the cutting edge of computer-aided drug discovery and materials science. Our software platform continues to revolutionize the design of therapeutics and materials, and we leverage this platform to advance a pipeline of internal, wholly-owned drug discovery programs. We also license our software to leading biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories worldwide.

Were hiring skilled backend developers to build and scale LiveDesign—our enterprise collaboration platform built on an event-driven microservices architecture with real-time stream processing. This platform enables the execution and analysis of quantum simulations, machine learning models, and other computational methods. Its used in diverse industries from drug researchers seeking to cure disease to materials designers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer science, and other areas.

What You’ll Do Day-to-day

• Design, build, and test high-performance, distributed components in problem areas, including but not limited to data aggregation/transformation/reporting and large-scale computations for a collaborative multi-user application
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable solutions using technologies like Kafka and Kubernetes. Contribute to a culture of clean code and continuous learning through regular code reviews.
• Collaborate closely within a cross-functional, agile team composed of product designers, developers, and testers to deliver features and functionality that meet business and product goals.
  
  

• Bachelors/masters degree in computer science or equivalent stream with three to six years of experience in enterprise application development.
• Practical understanding of CS concepts in the areas of data structures and algorithms, database management systems, operating systems, and computer networks.
• Excellent programming skills, logical reasoning abilities, and enthusiasm for solving interesting problems, along with a willingness to learn.
• Experience with event-driven microservices architecture and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Enthusiasm for solving interesting problems and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient interpersonal skills (oral/verbal communication), complemented by an ability to collaborate in a team environment.