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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Schrödinger's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 59% of Schrödinger's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Schrödinger
- high 21 stale, 0 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 35 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Schrödinger's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Schrödinger.
About this role
As a Force Field Scientist at Schrödinger, you will work within a team to enhance atomistic physics-based models for drug discovery and materials applications. Your role will involve applying your computational chemistry expertise to improve model accuracy and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop next-generation tools. You will also be responsible for writing clear and maintainable code while leveraging machine learning techniques in force field development.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Schrödinger as an employer.
What you need
- Master’s or PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field
- Peer-reviewed publications in relevant disciplines
- Intermediate-level knowledge of the Python programming language
Nice to have
- At least two years of software development experience
- Experience with force field parameterization and methods development
- C++ programming background
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Equity-based compensation
- Healthcare (with dental and vision)
- 401k
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Flexible work schedule
Worth weighing
- Estimated base salary range provided is $120,000 - $145,000, but actual compensation may vary based on several factors.
- The role requires a combination of scientific research and engineering principles, which may appeal to a specific candidate profile.
- The company emphasizes a relaxed but engaged culture, which may be a fit for some candidates but not others.
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Listed by Schrödinger on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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