Accelrys is a global, cutting-edge software product development company, listed on NASDAQ with its headquarters in San Diego, USA and caters to niche markets in the scientific computing domain. We have attained recognition as a world leader in simulation, modeling and informatics products. Accelrys open architecture supports the use of "Best of Breed" solutions that leads to development of world-class software for hundreds of major corporations worldwide. Accelrys has around 500 employees with over 200 Ph.D. holders worldwide. We have centres of Excellence in San Diego, USA; Cambridge, UK; and Bangalore India. Accelrys is poised for further growth and expansion in Bangalore.

We offer unique career opportunities for dynamic and talented professionals who love to see their expertise make a difference to the product and clients. At our R&D centre of Excellence at International Technology Park in Bangalore, we are looking for Scientists and IT Professionals who are motivated to push the boundaries of software product development.

Bioinformatics Scientist (Software Development) Job Code: BioScientist-2006

Bioinformatics Scientist is responsible for architecting, design and development of scientific software applications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences (preferably Bioinformatics).
• 3+ yrs. of experience in commercial software applications development.
• Thorough understanding of Bioinformatics applications,
• Sound domain knowledge, experience in Bioinformatics beyond Sequence Analysis.
• Knowledge of software product development life cycle.
• Expertise in C / C++, VC++, Perl / BioPerl.

Life Sciences Scientist plays a key role in ensuring the quality of products within Accelrys' life-science product portfolio, The candidate will be part of the team responsible for testing a broad range of scientific functionality contained within the Discovery Studio product line.

Requirements

• Ph.D, in Biochemistry / Analytical / Computational Chemistry of Life Sciences
• 2+ yrs. of experience in testing or using commercial scientific software applications
• should be able to develop detailed test strategies & plans.
• Good working knowledge of Unix / Linux / Windows OS.
• Knowledge of software product development life cycle.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl / Python is preferred.

Project Manager Job Code: PMB - 2006

Project Manager is responsible for estimation, preparation of project plans, resource & risk management plans. S/He should be able to track and deliver product releases in coordination with other managers and leads. He should be good at ensuring standards and be able to implement new project management methodologies.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineeringor equivalent qualification.
• 8-10 yrs. of experience (3+ yrs, in leading software product development).
• Experience in SEI CMM process, IEEE, ISO or other formal software process. and PMI / PMP certification would be an added advantage.

Senior Product Development Engineers

Product Development Engineer is responsible for design, development and completion of major system or sub-systems, modules and components.

Unix: Job Code: SEB-Unix - 2006

Requirements
BE / B.Tech / MSc in Computer Science / MCA with 5-8 yrs. of experience in C / C++. Unix / Linux, Perl, Bioperl, shell scripting, VB Script, JavaScript.
Exposure to CGI / Apache / HTML / Bioinformatics would be an added advantage.

Windows: Job Code: SEB-Win-2006

Requirements
BE / B.Tech / MSc in Computer Science / MCA with 5-8 yrs. of experience in VC++, QT, Windows.

Other Open Positions are:

• Product Development Engineer - Unix Job Code: PDEB-Unix-2006
• Product Development Engineer - Windows Job Code: PDEB-Win-2006
• Technical Writer: Job Code: TWB-2006

Log on to http://www.accelrys.com/about/careers/indiajobs.html for details on other positions.

All positions are based in the Bangalore R&D Centre of Excellence.