Careers

About OMSF

The Open Molecular Software Foundation (OMSF) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on facilitating collaboration and software development for molecular sciences. OMSF aims to create a cost-effective organization to support an ecosystem of open source projects in molecular sciences, build expertise around managing and governing these projects, explore pathways to sustainability, and accelerate innovation by sharing our knowledge and tools under open licenses.

All OMSF positions are currently remote and we generally accept applications worldwide, provided that the OMSF will be able to enter in an appropriate working agreement with the applicant in their designated country of residence. Some positions may be restricted to the US so please make sure to read the full job description before applying. Please note that you will need to have a valid work permit, as OMSF has a limited ability to sponsor any relocation visas at this stage. Please reach out to discuss visa options, if needed. Depending on your location, you might occasionally need to participate in meetings outside of normal business hours due to time zone differences.

When applying, please use the application forms linked below. Please reach out to careers@omsf.io if you have any additional questions or need help.

Open Free Energy: Software Scientist, Applications and Methods

Job Description

Open Free Energy are seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates who are passionate about enhancing the development and distribution of open-source software for alchemical free energy calculations. This position is a crucial component of the project, aiming to foster a resilient open-source ecosystem.

Location: Fully remote

Key Responsibilities

Application Support: Learn, develop, and assist users with best practices for performing alchemical free energy calculations in our software ecosystem. Method Development: Design, develop, and maintain new software methods, applications and tools for performing alchemical free energy calculations, in alignment with our strategic objectives. Benchmarking and Method Validation: Validate ongoing method and software developments through large-scale benchmarking efforts

Work collaboratively with other software scientists to implement features, write tests, debug failures, and craft documentation to reach release milestones for open source projects owned by the effort developed openly on GitHub
Contribute to open source software projects within the larger biomolecular simulation ecosystem when upstream contributions will help solve issues for the larger community
Follow best practices for Python software development, including participating in code reviews, writing unit tests, and adhering to documentation standards
Work closely with members of the Technical Advisory Committee to design software and APIs and solve problems with algorithms, methodologies, or issues with upstream tools
Prepare comprehensive documentation and assist with training programs to onboard new users and contributors effectively
Work to identify and solve technical or usability issues with project members and the wider user community

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science with 5 years of experience in Computational Chemistry, Master’s with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
Knowledge of molecular modeling and simulation.
Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience with software development in a collaborative environment.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with applying alchemical free energy calculations to biomolecular systems
Experience developing alchemical free energy workflows and methods
Knowledge of statistical mechanics principles relevant to alchemical free energy simulations
Experience with conda-forge, PyPI, and other software distribution platforms.
Familiarity with distributed computing, including traditional HPC and cloud computer environments

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is USD $75,000 - $100,000 (adjusted for local employment expenses) depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement contributions, and support for remote work setups.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making significant contributions to open-source software and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, please submit your application here. We are eager to hear from innovators and problem-solvers who are ready to take on challenging roles in our organization.

Open Free Energy: Senior Research Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates who are passionate about enhancing the development and distribution of open-source software within the biomolecular simulation field. This position is a crucial component of the project, aiming to foster a resilient open-source ecosystem.

Location: Fully remote

Key Responsibilities

Software Development and Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain software applications and tools for performing alchemical free energy calculations, in alignment with our strategic objectives. Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation and assist with training programs to onboard new users and contributors effectively. Optimization and Troubleshooting: Optimize software performance and provide technical support to end-users, ensuring reliability and efficiency of software tools.

Work collaboratively with other software scientists to implement features, write tests, debug failures, and craft documentation to reach release milestones for open source projects owned by the effort developed openly on GitHub
Maintain our software ecosystem, overseeing the project’s CI and CD pipelines
Design software architecture, craft APIs, and assist in defining the development roadmap
Contribute to open source software projects within the larger biomolecular simulation ecosystem when upstream contributions will help solve issues for the larger community
Lead the team in implementing best practices for Python software development, including participating in code reviews, writing unit tests, and adhering to documentation standards
Work closely with members of the Technical Advisory Committee to design software and APIs and solve problems with algorithms, methodologies, or issues with tools outside the project
Assist in benchmarking and assessment of the tools produced by the effort
Assist in packaging software developed by the effort to minimize user friction
Work to identify and solve technical or usability issues with project members and wider user community
Interface with the biomolecular software ecosystem, help define standards, and identify key opportunities to fill gaps in need
Mentor less experienced developers and drive the best practices used in development

Qualifications

Master’s with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 3 years of experience in Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field
Knowledge of molecular modeling and simulation
Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and a proven record of software development in a collaborative environment
Familiarity with software engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated code linting/formatting
Experience designing software architecture or APIs, or a record of successful software product ownership
Experience contributing to open source projects
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with conda-forge, PyPI, and other software distribution platforms.
Experience with GitHub Actions
Experience maintaining an open source project
Familiarity with CUDA or similar parallel programming frameworks, and knowledge of cloud computing environments
Experience with alchemical free energy calculations

Compensation

The base salary range for these positions is USD $100,000 - $120,000 (adjusted for local employment expenses) depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement contributions, and support for remote work setups.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making significant contributions to open-source software and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, please submit your application here.. We are eager to hear from innovators and problem-solvers who are ready to take on a challenging role in our organization.

OMSF Expression of Interest

We are always looking for enthusiastic candidates to contribute to open source projects in molecular sciences, even if we don't have any available openings. If you are interested in building your career as a software scientist, project or product manager, documentation writer, etc, please fill out this form or reach out to careers@omsf.io.