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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Bioinformatics Software Engineer in Foster City, CA / Hybrid

Role Description

• Design and implement a scalable, web-based interface for antibody and multispecific modeling workflows.
• Develop and optimize database schemas to manage molecular modeling data and associated metadata.
• Build and maintain FastAPI-based backend services to support computational pipelines.
• Integrate molecular modeling tools (e.g., MOE, Schrödinger) into automated workflows.
• Collaborate closely with scientists and data science team to translate research needs into robust software solutions.
• Ensure code quality through modular design, thorough documentation, and maintainability.
• Support platform deployment and testing in cloud-based environments

Skills & Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Physics, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience
• Strong front-end development skills (e.g., React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in FastAPI, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern web development frameworks.
• Experience developing automated computational pipelines for scientific applications.
• Solid understanding of protein structure, antibody design, or biophysics is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with molecular modeling tools such as MOE, Schrödinger, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of developability assessment metrics and antibody engineering principles.
• Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry settings.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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