Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the role
Do you want to design embedded software that powers life-saving diagnostic devices? Join our R&D team in Barcelona and develop firmware for next-generation IVD instruments. Your work will enable precise biological assays and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
This is an onsite based role in Barcelona, Spain.
Your Tasks
Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) for hardware subsystems.
Develop low-level drivers, control loops, and real-time components for microcontrollers.
Work hands-on with prototype instruments and laboratory tools.
Translate product requirements into detailed firmware specifications.
Create manufacturing tests, calibration routines, and service diagnostics.
Ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams.
Your Profile
Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Automation) or Physics.
Experience in scientific or industrial instrumentation, preferably regulated environments.
Strong programming skills (Python, C, C++).
Knowledge of AI/ML and data processing is a plus.
Advance level of English, both written and spoken (required).
What we offer
Meal voucher
Health Insurance (conditional to your role)
Bonus/Commission
Referral Program
Employee Assitance Program
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering, including Electronics, Mechanical, or Automation, or Physics
- Experience with scientific or industrial instrumentation, preferably in regulated environments
- Strong programming skills in Python, C, and C++
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Knowledge of AI/ML and data processing
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
