Applications are invited from interested candidates for Software Engineer II at Cytel, Pune, Maharashtra.
About Cytel
Cytel enables decision-makers in the life sciences to unlock the full potential of their products. From navigating uncertainty to proving value, Cytel’s 30 years of global expertise in consulting, data-driven analytics, and industry-leading software helps biotech and pharmaceutical companies transform intelligence into confident decisions. We have an uncompromising commitment to scientific rigor and high standards of operational excellence, which are channeled through our locations in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia. Together, we enable our clients to deliver the therapies that propel humanity forward.
Cytel employs a range of data science tools from biostatistics to machine learning to help executives in the life-sciences to make confident decisions powered by data. We are probably best known for being leaders in the field of adaptive clinical trial design, a subset of trial design that uses interim looks to enhance the patient safety and commercial value of pharmaceutical products. We also have specialists in Bayesian statistics, real world evidence, artificial intelligence, health economics, and a number of other research fields to ensure that academic and scientific findings can have impact on industry quickly and seamlessly.
Job Description
As a driven and experienced C++ developer, you will contribute to the development of our innovative and market-leading clinical development product suite that helps our customers to design, model, and simulate complex innovative clinical trials with the potential to create significant value for sponsors and patients by increasing their probability of success and accelerating time to market.A key feature of such software products is our proprietary engines – software components that implement sophisticated and advanced statistical/mathematical algorithms (e.g. simulations of complex adaptive trials) for our cloud-hosted and on-premise software products.You will be responsible for developing sophisticated and advanced statistical/mathematical algorithms in languages such as C++, R, or Python for our cloud-hosted and on-premise software products.
Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
- Up to 5 years of experience in algorithmic/scientific computing using C/C++
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) or equivalent STEM degree from reputed institutes
- Strong knowledge of Applied Mathematics (numerical methods, calculus, linear algebra, mathematical modelling, statistical methods, optimization, etc.)
- Quick learner with strong numerical & verbal aptitude, logical reasoning, and analytical ability
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Strong knowledge of C/C++ (knowledge of STL and newer standards like C++ 14 / 17 preferred)
- Knowledge of practices like automated unit testing, code reviews, and following C++ coding guidelines
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Self-driven with the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems
- Strong initiative and work ethic
Optional Skills And Experience (preferred But Not Mandatory)
- Knowledge of statistical programming languages such as R, Python, Julia
- Knowledge of Statistics and scientific graphics
- Experience in developing microservices and REST APIs
- Knowledge of tools used for code profiling, unit testing, detecting memory leaks and overruns
- Knowledge of parallel computing and distributed computing
- Knowledge of both Windows and LINUX environments
- Knowledge of source control & versioning tools like BitBucket, Git, SVN, etc.
- Familiarity with project management & collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, etc.
- Experience working with Agile frameworks like Scrum
Key Responsibilities
- Implement statistical/mathematical algorithms in C++ ensuring code quality, numerical accuracy of results, and high performance of computations.
- Receive statistical algorithmic inputs from expert biostatisticians and convert them into code.
- Design, code, unit-test, and debug necessary C++ code units and modules following all good coding practices and applicable processes.
- Combine the C++ engines with user interfaces and graphics in R or R-Shiny.
- Participate in peer code reviews with other developers and review each other’s code.
- Perform code refactoring and keep technical debt low.
- Estimate and plan own work and deliver as per the plan.
- Prepare all necessary code and design documentation.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply for the post through this link.
