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.

We're 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. It's 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. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science or equivalent stream with five to eight 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.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Proficiency in backend technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL (or similar stack).
• Experience with event-driven microservices architecture and Kubernetes based deployments.
• Good understanding of observability: logging, monitoring, alerting, and debugging production systems.
• Track record of owning features/services end-to-end, from design through deployment and production support.
• Proficient interpersonal skills (oral/verbal communication), complemented by an ability to collaborate in a team environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.

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.

We're seeking a motivated Software Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Hyderabad. You'll play a key role in automating the deployment and maintenance of our Kubernetes-based application (LiveDesign) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys automation using modern approaches such as GitOps and Infrastructure as Code, and is excited to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. You'll work directly with other teams, regularly demo new features you build, and help shape deployment workflows that make their work more efficient.

What You'll Work On

Primary Focus:

• Build and improve GitHub Actions workflows to automate deployment pipelines
• Maintain and enhance Terraform infrastructure code for GCP resources
• Develop Python scripts and tools for infrastructure automation
• Collaborate with other internal teams to understand their needs

Learning & Growth Areas:

• Improve Kubernetes Helm charts and establish best practices
• Design, implement and/or improve microservices, in particular related to job orchestration of scientific computations
• Improve and extend the existing infrastructure used for user authentication
• Optimize Docker configurations for our applications
• Potentially contribute to our deployment manager web application (Node.js/React) if interested

Required Skills

• 1-3 years of professional software development or DevOps experience
• Programming: Strong Python skills (writing scripts, working with APIs, testing)
• Cloud Platform: Experience with Google Cloud Platform.  Experience with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools
• Version Control: Comfortable with Git and GitHub workflows
• Communication: Strong English communication skills; ability to demo work and collaborate with team members

Nice-to-Have Skills

We'd especially value candidates with:

• Experience in writing GitHub Actions workflows or similar CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code experience, preferably Terraform / OpenTofu
• Kubernetes fundamentals (deploying applications, understanding pods/services)
• Helm chart experience
• Bash/shell scripting proficiency
• Docker containerization basics
• Web application development skills (esp. Node.js and React) 

Important: Don't worry if you don't have all these skills! We value curiosity and willingness to learn. If you're strong in Python and cloud platforms and excited to develop expertise in GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes, we encourage you to apply.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Learning opportunities: We'll support your growth in areas like Kubernetes, Helm and Terraform 
• Impact: Your automation work will directly reduce manual deployment overhead. You'll work closely with other teams (Solutions Architecture team, Quality Analysis team), building tools that directly improve their daily work
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with other teams to understand needs and demo features. 
• Modern stack: Work with current technologies and cloud-native patterns

About Our Team

We value:

• Collaboration and communication - sharing knowledge and learning together
• User focus - understanding the needs of the teams we support
• Quality - writing maintainable, tested code with proper documentation
• Growth mindset - eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches

We’re looking to hire a Strategic Deployment Manager to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

As a member of our Enterprise Informatics team, you’ll play a vital role in all stages of the Schrödinger Platform deployment for customers, from initial project scoping through to long term successful adoption. By serving as the bi-directional voice for these customers, you’ll also help drive future product development strategy.

Click here for more information about how the Schrödinger Platform is helping shape the future of collaborative therapeutic design. 

We're seeking to fill this position in one of our offices in Germany (Mannheim, Munich) or remotely in the UK.

Who will love this job:

• A pharmaceutical or chemical enterprise software technology expert who’s knowledgeable about industry best practices and enjoys interacting with medicinal chemists, computational chemists, biologists, and project leadership
• A scientist who understands project management in a corporate research setting (direct experience with pharmaceutical drug discovery is a huge plus!)
• An effective communicator with excellent organizational skills
• A customer-service oriented deployment manager who’s passionate about helping drive user success

What you’ll do:

• Manage LiveDesign implementation projects from early-stage discussions through deployment, training, and growth
• Ensure long-term customer success through use of the Schrödinger Platform
• Collaborate internally with Account Managers, Applications Scientists, Solutions Architects, and the Education team to ensure success of the account by enabling substantial growth and usage
• Help drive the product roadmap and development by working closely with product management and engineering, representing real-world customer needs

What you should have:

• B.Sc. in a life science (M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred)
• At least three years of experience in a life sciences field related to drug discovery
• Experience with computational chemistry or cheminformatics in a research setting

What we offer:

• A highly motivated international workplace with growth potential
• Internal mentorship and training
• Competitive salary and flexible working environment
• Annual company shutdown in addition to regular vacation days  

As a Schrödinger employee, you'll also enjoy our employee volunteer program, our donation match program, access to the corporate benefits platform, a dedicated counseling service, and our company travel insurance. As an employee in one of our offices in Germany (Mannheim or Munich), you'll enjoy local transport reimbursement, a BahnCard 50, bike leasing, and the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program). Our offices are centrally-located, stocked with snacks and beverages, powered by green energy, and host to many team-building events.