Schrödinger seeks a Senior Software Developer to join us in our mission to transform the discovery of therapeutics and materials.
As a member of the LiveDesign team, you’ll join a group of passionate engineers and scientists in their efforts to develop a rich web application that allows scientists to leverage the power of Schrödinger’s software platform. Using your love for software development and eye for coding quality, you will play an essential role in revolutionizing the design of novel therapeutics and materials.
Please note that we expect this hire to work from our New York City office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Who will love this job:
- A skilled software engineer who’s excited to develop and deploy web services with containerization technologies (specifically Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Tilt)
- A modern infrastructure operations/automation tools expert who enjoys server virtualization, deployment automation, and continuous integration and testing
- A passionate Linux system operator who understands process limits, devices, networking, and systems administration
- A security-minded professional who thinks about ways to build systems to harden our infrastructure
- A problem-solver who enjoys Capture the Flag or other technical puzzles
- An excellent verbal and written communicator
What you’ll do:
- Work with various application teams to develop and automate the systems that build, test, deploy, and monitor our development and production environments
- Assist in troubleshooting infrastructure-related issues that come up "in the wild"
- Design and develop our internal infrastructure services using Terraform, GitHub Actions, python, and bash
- Exercise your own judgment (along with support from teammates) to architect and implement robust, secure, and maintainable solutions
What you should have:
- Over five years of experience in development, infrastructure, and/or systems administration
- Over two years of experience working with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, etc.
Skills Required
- Over five years of experience in development, infrastructure, and/or systems administration
- Over two years of experience working with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash
Schrödinger, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as over a month of paid vacation plus two company‑wide shutdown weeks, a notable differentiator versus typical U.S. tech/biotech offerings. Additional paid holidays, sick time, bereavement, and volunteer time further reinforce the breadth of leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, dedicated mental‑health benefits, an EAP, and FSAs, with additions such as infertility treatment and acupuncture noted in company reporting. Wellness programs and supportive resources are emphasized alongside core plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, a post‑leave return‑to‑work program, an onsite Mother’s Room, and subsidized backup care for children, elders, and pets. Flexible work arrangements and pet insurance further underscore a family‑friendly approach.
Schrödinger, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Schrödinger is a leading provider of advanced molecular simulations and enterprise software solutions and services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science research. The predictive power of Schrödinger's software allows scientists to accelerate their research and development, reduce research costs, and make novel discoveries.
Why Work With Us
We have a mission-driven culture that thrives off team collaboration. By utilizing a non-hierarchal approach, we hope to give all employees a voice and room to grow to their fullest potential. We actively engage in diversity and inclusion efforts, pay fairly, and always strive to provide a supportive atmosphere for our teams.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
