At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead software development for innovative biotech instrumentation and enhance product features.
- Company: Dynamic biotech company near Cambridge, focused on cutting-edge scientific technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, onsite work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real difference in scientific processes with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in computer science or electronics and strong programming skills in C++.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Based close to Cambridge, this biotech instrumentation company develops hardware platforms used for protein characterisation and cell line development. Their key technology is centred around proprietary microfluidic systems that enable quick and accurate scientific processes. The company’s main two product lines are well-received and require maintenance and iterative updates to keep them modern and abreast of new technology advancements. They are looking to hire a Software Engineer to take a lead role over one of these product lines and deliver new features.
Requirements:
- BSc / BEng in computer science, electronics or similar (ideally holding a Masters)
- Demonstrable commercial software experience working on application-level software for hardware instruments (Windows and Linux)
- Strong programming skills with C++ including embedded
- Experience with C# for instrumentation control and data analysis would be highly desirable
- Any experience with Python or TypeScript would be advantageous
- Demonstrable experience taking ownership for software projects involving hardware
- Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance would be a bonus
This is a hands-on role, requiring good software skills.
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