Software Development Engineer

Yahara Software•Madison, WI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Yahara Software is hiring Software Development Engineers across experience levels, from early-career to senior, to build and grow software for life sciences startups, CROs, lab software teams, and scientific instrument developers. The scope of the position will be matched to the candidate’s experience. Newer engineers work alongside senior teammates who support their development, while experienced engineers own features end to end and help shape designs. The team emphasizes sound engineering methodology, rigorous testing, and thoughtful architecture. Engineers may use AI-assisted tools such as Claude Code, Claude, and Codex to speed delivery, while retaining responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and understanding of the code they ship. This is a hybrid position based out of Yahara’s Madison, Wisconsin office. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis and able to work on-site in the Madison office; sponsorship is not available. The position is full-time and salaried, with competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

Professional software development experience; the posting welcomes candidates from early-career through senior levels.
Solid grasp of object-oriented programming and software design.
Experience building web applications or services.
Comfort working on an Agile team.
Curiosity about how the systems being built fit together.
Willingness to raise problems early.
Clear, professional communication with teammates and clients.
Drive to keep learning, particularly as AI-assisted development evolves.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis and able to work on-site in the Madison, Wisconsin office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with life sciences organizations, lab systems, or regulated scientific software.
Familiarity with HIPAA, FDA, or GxP requirements.
AWS or Azure certifications.
Experience leading a small project or mentoring other engineers.
Familiarity with Microsoft .NET; JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React; Node.js; Python frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask; relational databases such as Postgres or SQL Server; Microsoft Azure or AWS; web services and APIs; and containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

Ship client-facing features from first commit through live demonstration.
Build across the full stack, from databases to user interfaces.
Own work end to end by understanding, building, testing, and delivering it.
Evaluate implementation approaches and provide recommendations.
Participate in code reviews and exchange thoughtful feedback.
Contribute to sprint grooming, planning, and retrospectives.
Learn clients’ domains to ask informed questions.
Use AI-assisted tools such as Claude Code with a critical eye toward their output.
Deploy and run applications on AWS or Azure.
Learn and apply new technologies as project needs arise.

Benefits

20+ days of PTO accruable in the first year.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HMO and PPO options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions.
401(k) with guaranteed company match and Traditional and Roth options.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance, with an option to increase coverage.
Company-paid identity theft protection.
On-site gym with basketball court.
Hybrid/remote schedule with home office stipend.
Fresh fruit, healthy snacks, and beverages provided daily.
Bonus certification program for certifications such as Microsoft, AWS, PMP, and IIBA.
Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal, and financial services.
Monthly and quarterly recognition awards with spot bonuses.
Company-supported community outreach and volunteer opportunities.
Employee-run committee involvement opportunities.
Collaborative culture founded on realized values and incredible people.