Senior LabVIEW Software Engineer in Abingdon

Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3‑dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM) with high‑speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM™) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM™ technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally.

Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high‑calibre team of over 100 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry‑leading equipment company.

Reports To
The position of Senior LabVIEW Software Engineer reports to the LabVIEW Software Manager.

Primary Purpose
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior LabVIEW Software Developer with a strong background in software engineering principles, scalable architecture design, and modern development practices. You will help define software strategy, mentor developers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software lifecycle. The ideal candidate approaches LabVIEW as a full‑fledged software engineering platform and is passionate about writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve our large‑scale LabVIEW application using DQMH, LabVIEW OOP, Actor Framework and custom modular architectures.
• Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Drive Agile or hybrid development processes, participating in sprint planning, design meetings, and retrospectives.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, documentation quality, and architectural consistency.
• Develop software modules, libraries, and reusable components that accelerate development and improve product robustness.
• Lead the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, unit testing (VI Tester or equivalent), and static code analysis tools.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation including state diagrams, dataflow diagrams, API documentation, and software architecture diagrams.

Personal Qualities

• Strong analytical and debugging skills with a software‑first mindset.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Collaborative and proactive.
• Committed to continuous improvement and customer success.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree educated in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of LabVIEW development, with emphasis on large‑scale application design.
• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD).
• Proven experience with modern software development practices, e.g. GIT, TDD.
• Working knowledge of Real‑time OS, e.g. NI Real‑Time Linux.
• Experience documenting technical requirements.
• Experience with NI‑FPGA.
• Good written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA).
• Experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
• Systems Engineering experience.

Benefits

• £52,000‑65,000 (depending on experience)
• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave.
• Death in service and private health care benefits.
• Personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice.
• Generous EMI Share scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from under‑represented groups to apply. Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration—locally and globally—and strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive.

If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know—we’ll do our best to support you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.