Software Developer at RCSB PDB - Research Associate

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Software Developer at RCSB PDB - Research Associate Department Quantitative  Biomedicine Inst Salary Details $87,000-$120,000

Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Posting SummaryRCSB Protein Data Bank (RCSBPDB) is seeking a highly motivated software developer with domain experience in computer science, bioinformatics, or relevant certification. This position will involve collaboration with worldwide PDB scientists and software developers in a collaborative team environment on projects that will focus on modernizing how 3D structures of biological macromolecules are deposited, validated, and archived and apply AI tools and agents to support depositors and biocurators.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, and able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The candidate should be interested in structural biological data and enjoy engaging with other programmers and scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number
26FA0971

Posting Open Date
11/02/2026

Posting Close Date
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline

Knowledge of Python programming, API development, secure handling of data and security credentials, and CI/CD pipelines

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with developing software in Python Experience designing, building, and using APIs and web services

Experience with developing microservices, in both cloud and on-premise environments

Working knowledge of version control (Git), and automated testing

Preferred Qualifications Additional skills are a plus:

Experience building with or integrating modern AI agents, LLMS, and related tools

Experience in C++ programming

Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets and data models

Familiarity with structural biology data and formats

Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Equipment Utilized Workstation/laptop

Physical Demands and Work Environment Onsite in academic and collaborative working environment

Overview

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with wwPDB international partners on developing common tools for the wwPDB One Dep system

Design, develop, and deploy modern data-intensive scientific applications and APIs for wwPDB deposition and validation services, improving experience for wwPDB depositors worldwide

Design and build cloud-ready deployments using containerization and modern cloud technologies to…