LabVIEW Software Engineer – Real-Time & FPGA Systems
£40,000 – £50,000 + EMI Share Options + Private Healthcare + Pension
Are you a LabVIEW Engineer who enjoys developing software that directly interacts with real-world hardware?
We're looking for a LabVIEW Software Engineer to join a specialist team developing advanced semiconductor metrology technology. You'll design and build the software responsible for controlling hardware, acquiring data and enabling highly precise measurement systems used in next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.
This is an opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges where software, electronics, physics and precision instrumentation come together.
Whether your background is LabVIEW development, test and measurement, instrumentation, automation or control systems, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
- Developing LabVIEW Real-Time software for measurement, control and data acquisition systems
- Building FPGA functionality using LabVIEW FPGA and NI FlexRIO platforms
- Developing high-speed data processing and communication pipelines
- Managing communication between real-time controllers and FPGA hardware using DMA and synchronisation techniques
- Writing clean, maintainable and scalable production software
- Working closely with systems, R&D and applications engineers to develop robust technical solutions
- Supporting software verification activities on simulation platforms and physical hardware
- Contributing to code reviews, testing improvements and engineering best practice
- Working within Agile sprint cycles alongside a highly collaborative engineering team
- Documenting designs and maintaining technical knowledge across projects
We're particularly interested in people with experience in:
- LabVIEW
- LabVIEW FPGA
- LabVIEW Real-Time (RT)
- National Instruments (NI) hardware
- PXI systems
- Data acquisition
- Measurement and control systems
- Scientific instrumentation
- Automation systems
- Precision engineering environments
Essential experience
- Commercial experience developing LabVIEW applications
- Experience working with LabVIEW FPGA or a desire to develop expertise in FPGA-based systems
- Using NI PXI, Real-Time Controllers or similar hardware platforms
- Writing structured, maintainable code using recognised software engineering practices
- Git version control and collaborative development workflows
- Fault-finding and debugging complex software and hardware interactions
Nice to have
- Python for scripting, automation or data analysis
- Digital signal processing (DSP)
- Control systems and PID tuning
- Semiconductor, metrology or scientific instrumentation experience
- Precision measurement systems, optics or photonics knowledge
- Continuous integration and automated testing experience
- LabVIEW certifications (CLD or CLA)
Qualifications
- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
or
- Equivalent industry experience gained through software development, automation, instrumentation or control systems engineering
Why join Infinitesima?
Infinitesima develops advanced semiconductor metrology systems used by global semiconductor manufacturers to solve increasingly complex nanoscale measurement challenges.
You'll join a growing engineering team where your software will directly influence the performance of cutting-edge hardware platforms operating at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in LabVIEW, FPGA systems, real-time software and scientific instrumentation while working alongside experienced engineers and scientists.
A note on how we run interviews:
We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on the conversation. It does not take part in decision making — all hiring decisions are made by people.
Location and work pattern:
You will be based on-site in Abingdon for your first three months. After that, we offer flexible hybrid working where possible.
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. We 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.
Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
LabVIEW Software Engineer – Real-Time & FPGA Systems in Abingdon employer: Infinitesima
Infinitesima is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the semiconductor industry. With competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and private healthcare, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while having ample opportunities for professional growth through global engagement and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
