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Cadence · 1 day ago

Intern – Scientific Developer, Affinity

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Cadence is an industry leader in computational molecular design, and they are seeking a Scientific Developer Intern to work with PhD-level scientists. The role involves developing and improving computational software for small molecule drug discovery using various computational methods.

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Responsibilities

Work with PhD-level scientists to develop and improve computational software for small molecule drug discovery
Apply a variety of computational methods—such as free energy calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and other modeling techniques—to enhance the accuracy and performance of the software

Qualification

Python programmingMolecular dynamicsStatistical mechanicsThermodynamicsCommunication skills

Required

Experience with Python programming
Solid understanding of one or more of the following: statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, molecular dynamics, and free-energy perturbation theory
Good communication skills and ability to work as a part of a diverse team

Preferred

Practical experience running free energy calculations (e.g., RBFE or related methods) or conformational sampling in real projects
3+ years of experience developing in modern scientific languages (Python, C++ etc.)

Company

Cadence

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Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
dateFounded in 1988
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cadence.com

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Funding

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Public Company
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1998-02-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
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Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President - Strategic Technology Programs
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