Staff Software Engineer
AqemiaParis, Ile-de-France, France
Posted April 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Aqemia is a next-gen pharmatech company focused on drug discovery using quantum-inspired physics algorithms to power generative AI. The company designs innovative drug candidates for critical diseases like immuno-oncology without relying on experimental data, achieving several successes internally and through collaborations. Aqemia is part of the French Tech 120 program and has offices in Paris and London.
Job Description
AQEMIA is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join the Compute team to own and scale the systems that power Aqemia's scientific platform. The role involves designing, building, and operating scalable compute systems, improving reliability, and developing internal tooling to streamline model and workflow lifecycle.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated impact at the staff level or equivalent
- Strong experience building and operating production systems at scale
- Deep expertise in distributed systems or compute-heavy environments
- Strong hands-on experience in system architecture and design
- Fluent in Python and across the AWS / Postgres / SnowFlake / orchestration stack; comfortable on both sides of the code/infra boundary
Benefits
- Prime Locations: Central Paris or London offices, with 2 remote days/week
- Strategic Traction: Backed by $100M in funding and a $140M partnership with Sanofi
