Principal Computational Chemist

Aqemia is a next-generation pharmatech that reinvents drug discovery with quantum-inspired physics and generative AI. We're seeking a Principal Computational Chemist to lead the development of cutting-edge computational chemistry pipeline to scale and accelerate drug discovery.

Requirements

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Statistical Mechanics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in computational chemistry and drug discovery, including 5 years in the drug discovery industry.
• Recognised expertise in molecular modeling, complex generation, protein-ligand interactions, free energy calculations, virtual screening, ADME properties, and related areas.

Benefits

• Prime locations: Central Paris or London offices, with 2 remote days/week
• High ownership, high impact: Engineers contribute to architecture, tooling, and scientific decision-making
• DeepTech Mission: Build the platform that powers AI-driven drug discovery, combining quantum-inspired physics with generative models
• Real-World Impact: Every feature shipped helps scientists prioritize molecules and design better candidates, faster
• Modern Stack & Challenges: Python, FastAPI, Airflow, Snowflake, Kubernetes, ML workflows, scientific infra, data engineering at scale
• Strategic Traction: Backed by $100M in funding and a $140M partnership with Sanofi