Senior Software Engineer, Instrument Control
About The Position
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious instrument control software engineer to join our instrument software team. We are developing advanced life science research instruments that combine precision hardware control, imaging, and automation. Our software is at the intersection of control systems, hardware communication interfaces, distributed services, and Linux applications. This complex system requires experienced software engineers to maintain and improve existing code, as well as enable us to continue scaling the capabilities and throughput of our instrument platform as we develop future generations of instruments. This is an opportunity to work across the full technology stack—from low-level hardware integration and instrument automation to distributed services and user-facing applications—while helping shape the architecture of next-generation scientific instruments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on C#
- Experience with .NET 6+ for developing and maintaining cross-platform applications
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu preferred)
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows, including code review and Agile/Scrum practices
- Experience with automated testing (unit and integration) and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with multi-threaded programming and real-time data acquisition
- Experience with RPC frameworks (e.g., gRPC) for inter-process and inter-service communication
- Proven track record in software architecture improvement, refactoring, and managing technical debt
- Strong documentation skills to ensure maintainability and clarity of the codebase
- Experience debugging, profiling, and optimizing software for performance, memory usage, and real-time constraints
Nice To Haves
- Interfacing with communication protocols (Serial, USB, I2C, CAN)
- Knowledge of control systems, including PID control loops, motion control, and trajectory planning
- Proficiency in developing GUIs using Avalonia
- Experience with Python scripting for automation and control logic
- Experience with Linux system-level scripting and configuration (e.g., bash, systemd, udev)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software for the instrument, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Develop and integrate data acquisition, motion control, signal processing, data analysis, automated workflows, and user interfaces for a complex scientific instrument.
- Collaborate with systems integration and engineering teams to define and implement new instrument functionality.
- Refactor and improve existing software architecture to enhance maintainability and reduce technical debt.
- Document software designs, code, and processes to ensure clarity and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot and debug software issues, providing timely resolutions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, where applicable
- Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources to support personal and professional well-being
- Discretionary paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Parental leave to support employees welcoming and caring for a new child
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with both pre-tax and Roth contribution options
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
