Scientific Application Developer — Drug Discovery

While others talk about revolutionizing drug discovery, we’re doing it. We’ve built a platform that runs UMAP on hundreds of thousands of molecules in seconds, not hours. Our users interactively explore the chemical space on the entire ChEMBL database, perform complex operations like substructure searches, and collaborate on ideas — all in a web browser.

We handle everything — from data access and visualization to advanced ML/AI for ADMET profiling. We’re leveraging WebAssembly and WebGPU to push browser capabilities to their limits, and CUDA and other tech on the server side.

Role overview

As a scientific application developer, you’ll build scientific applications using JavaScript/TypeScript with the Datagrok JS API, focusing on cheminformatics, bioinformatics, and high-performance computing solutions. You’ll work with a global team serving top scientists in drug discovery.

To learn more about the product and role, watch this video from the hiring manager:

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end scientific applications and back-end integrations
• Design and implement data management systems
• Support clients in building JS/TS applications on our platform
• Expand platform capabilities through new plugins
• Integrate and optimize third-party libraries

Requirements

• Ability to complete the test assignment:
• 3+ years of development experience
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills
• Background or experience in life sciences (bioinformatics, cheminformatics, or drug development)
• Good English
• Track record of delivering high-performance code
• Proven ability to learn complex scientific concepts quickly

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, R, Java, C#, C++, or Matlab
• Knowledge of WebGL, WebAssembly, or Dart
• High-performance computing background
• Expertise in creating intuitive scientific interfaces
• Algorithm optimization experience

Why join us?

• Minimal bureaucracy, maximum impact
• Freedom to organize your work
• Challenging problems with real-world implications
• Collaboration with experts across multiple disciplines
• Continuous learning in cutting-edge tech and science
• Contributions to open source and democratization of data science

Want to learn more about Datagrok and what it’s like to work here? Watch this video from our CEO: