{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"318c5d8b8c1053d7da57da64","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/318c5d8b8c1053d7da57da64","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/318c5d8b8c1053d7da57da64","title":"Scientific Computing Specialist","description":"Sciome consults with leading researchers across the globe providing analytics support for a variety of health and environmental projects that range from investigating complex relationships between genetic and environmental factors to discovering potential therapeutics in biological systems. Our clients generate massive amounts of scientific data using a wide range of high-throughput technologies, and such projects require writing and maintaining high-performance research code.\n\nSciome has an opportunity for a scientific computing specialist who will develop software alongside our scientific and statistical research teams. Additionally, we partner with our clients to develop novel biostatistical methods, mathematical models and machine learning approaches, often resulting in new methods published in peer-reviewed journals along with the release of new software packages for wider use. These software packages frequently need to be written with performance in mind for compute-intensive tasks. The candidate will have a unique chance to work with leading scientists having wide-ranging perspectives on scientific issues and to progress his/her career in a growing organization.\nEducation\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field preferred (e.g., data science, mathematics, statistics).\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCollaborate with statisticians and scientists in writing and maintaining high-performance research code on a variety of projects.\n\nTransform pseudocode into functioning software.\n\nIdentify bottlenecks in existing code, improving speed and efficiency.\n\nDetermine computing needs and system requirements.\n\nTranslate code written in higher-level languages into high-performance code (i.e. C++).\n\nAcquire foundational knowledge in various scientific fields as needed.\n\nCommunicate progress and results to both internal and external collaborators.\n\nAssist in evaluation and documentation of scientific computing methodologies used.\n\nParticipate in manuscript/report preparation to accurately summarize study design, methods, analysis plans and interpretation of results.\n\nRequired Skillset\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\nStrong ability to code in C++.\n\nExperience writing parallel and multithreaded programs.\n\nDesired Skillset\n\nThe ideal candidate will have experience in several of the following areas:\n\nKnowledge of statistics (e.g. multivariate and logistic regression).\n\nFamiliarity with linear algebra and multivariable calculus.\n\nFamiliarity with Python and R.\n\nExperience with any of the following: optimization, machine learning, large-scale cluster parallelization (e.g. SLURM, MPI), low-level GPU control (e.g. CUDA), Bayesian statistics (e.g. MCMC).\n\nStrong communication and writing skills in English are essential.\n\nMust be eligible to work in the U.S.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nSend your detailed CV via email to jobs@sciome.com .\n\nRefer to the position title Scientific Computing Specialist .\n\nProvide accurate contact information.","company":"Sciome","rawCompany":"sciome","city":"Durham","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:21:09.610Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1221.00","title":"Computer and Information Research Scientists","slug":"computer-and-information-research-scientists"},{"code":"19-1029.01","title":"Bioinformatics Scientists","slug":"bioinformatics-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Scientific Computing Specialist","description":"Sciome consults with leading researchers across the globe providing analytics support for a variety of health and environmental projects that range from investigating complex relationships between genetic and environmental factors to discovering potential therapeutics in biological systems. Our clients generate massive amounts of scientific data using a wide range of high-throughput technologies, and such projects require writing and maintaining high-performance research code.\n\nSciome has an opportunity for a scientific computing specialist who will develop software alongside our scientific and statistical research teams. Additionally, we partner with our clients to develop novel biostatistical methods, mathematical models and machine learning approaches, often resulting in new methods published in peer-reviewed journals along with the release of new software packages for wider use. These software packages frequently need to be written with performance in mind for compute-intensive tasks. The candidate will have a unique chance to work with leading scientists having wide-ranging perspectives on scientific issues and to progress his/her career in a growing organization.\nEducation\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field preferred (e.g., data science, mathematics, statistics).\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCollaborate with statisticians and scientists in writing and maintaining high-performance research code on a variety of projects.\n\nTransform pseudocode into functioning software.\n\nIdentify bottlenecks in existing code, improving speed and efficiency.\n\nDetermine computing needs and system requirements.\n\nTranslate code written in higher-level languages into high-performance code (i.e. C++).\n\nAcquire foundational knowledge in various scientific fields as needed.\n\nCommunicate progress and results to both internal and external collaborators.\n\nAssist in evaluation and documentation of scientific computing methodologies used.\n\nParticipate in manuscript/report preparation to accurately summarize study design, methods, analysis plans and interpretation of results.\n\nRequired Skillset\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\nStrong ability to code in C++.\n\nExperience writing parallel and multithreaded programs.\n\nDesired Skillset\n\nThe ideal candidate will have experience in several of the following areas:\n\nKnowledge of statistics (e.g. multivariate and logistic regression).\n\nFamiliarity with linear algebra and multivariable calculus.\n\nFamiliarity with Python and R.\n\nExperience with any of the following: optimization, machine learning, large-scale cluster parallelization (e.g. SLURM, MPI), low-level GPU control (e.g. CUDA), Bayesian statistics (e.g. MCMC).\n\nStrong communication and writing skills in English are essential.\n\nMust be eligible to work in the U.S.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nSend your detailed CV via email to jobs@sciome.com .\n\nRefer to the position title Scientific Computing Specialist .\n\nProvide accurate contact information.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:21:09.610Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:21:09.610Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sciome","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Durham","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"318c5d8b8c1053d7da57da64"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/318c5d8b8c1053d7da57da64"}}