Senior Scientific Software Engineer

Recursion(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$143,129 - $191,471 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

Senior engineering role on Recursion’s UK DMTL engineering team focused on building and operating core SAR and chemical registration systems that underpin small-molecule discovery. The position also contributes to development of automated and agentic control systems for the company’s DMTL labs in Milton Park and involves close collaboration with other global labs. The role supports turning automated drug discovery into reality through cross-site knowledge sharing and product development.

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Required Skills

SAR Processing
Chemical Registration
Lab Automation
Agentic Control
Software Engineering
Python
Java
C#
SQL
Data Processing

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Qualifications

Degree in Biology/Chemistry or Related Field
PhD

About Recursion

recursion.com

Recursion is a TechBio company that combines high-throughput experimental biology, automated imaging, and machine learning to decode biology and accelerate drug discovery. Its platform integrates large-scale biological datasets, AI models, and laboratory automation to identify and advance therapeutic candidates across multiple modalities and disease areas. Recursion develops an internal pipeline of programs and partners with biopharma and investors to translate discoveries into clinical-stage medicines. The company emphasizes a platform-first, scalable approach to make drug discovery faster, more reproducible, and more data-driven.