Software Engineer Internship (Data Engineer)

at  Chemify Ltd

Chemify is creating a future where the access to important molecules, drugs and new materials currently unimaginable are instantly accessible radically increasing the speed of innovation, quality of life, and reach of humanity. The company is building the infrastructure to digitize chemistry to design, make, and discover new molecules with the desired function and properties instantly and on-demand. Chemify has built a platform that combines purpose-built programming languages, robotics, AI, and the world’s largest and continuously growing database of chemical programs to accelerate chemical discovery to new, transformative heights. Chemify is supported by some of the best investors from Silicon Valley and across the world, including Triatomic Capital, Blue Yard ventures, DCVC, Founders Fund, and others.

JOB PURPOSE

The infrastructure relies on a Chemical Description Language, XDL (the X pronounced kai in reference to χημία, the Greek word for chemistry), to represent chemical procedures as sequences of processes taking place in our

robotic platforms and based on the ubiquitous XML format. The goal of XDL is to encode procedures without ambiguity, assuring reproducibility and automation. In this role you will;

• Contribute to the migration of existing data to the newest format using XDL (Chemical Description Language) to ensure reproducibility and automation.
• Facilitate the automation of data format upgrades through Python-based algorithms.
• Curate PostgreSQL databases with FastAPI endpoints for efficient data processing.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to gain hands-on experience in data processing and good software practices.
• Contribute to project documentation to ensure clarity and reproducibility of processes.
• Experience a Silicon Valley style startup in the heart of Glasgow!

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in migrating existing data to the newest format using XDL.
• Develop Python-based algorithms to automate data format upgrades.
• Curate PostgreSQL databases and create FastAPI endpoints for efficient data processing.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to implement best practices in data processing and software development.
• Contribute to project documentation to ensure comprehensive understanding and reproducibility.
• Help in the development of new features for the software applications that allow the planning and automated execution of experiments.
• Assist with the writing of software tests and user documentation.
• Taking the initiative to suggest improvements to working practices.