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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The Lead Software Engineer II for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for leading a team of engineers creating software applications that will help to translate Microbiology’s strategic vision into technical reality. You will participate in reviews and inspections for all elements in the software lifecycle to ensure that our software quality and customer satisfaction goals are achieved. You will participate in all elements of the software life cycle and be part of a Scrum Team.
You will be called upon to work collaboratively with our business partners, Architects, Product Managers/Owners, to set goals for your team and guide them with hands-on technical expertise. You will be involved in deep technical design discussions and implementations. You will bring your proficiency in application development, software development leadership and detailed SW planning/execution acumen.
You will have the opportunity to mentor team members to become highly efficient in what they do with on-time product delivery. You will work with a globally distributed Agile team in a fast- paced environment. Your team members will be located in Bangalore and will closely collaborate with the development teams in Sacramento, California.
This position is part of the Beckman Coulter Diagnostics – IDC Microbiology located in Bangalore and will be Onsite. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.
You will be a part of the IDC Microbiology team and report to the Senior Engineering Manager responsible for translating Microbiology’s strategic vision into technical reality. If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast paced, cutting edge techno role and want to work to build a world-class healthcare diagnostics software product —read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and maintain innovative medical software applications.
- Implement software designs, unit tests and conduct appropriate module testing.
- May lead small teams of developers and coach junior team members on standard practices.
- Follow established best practices for software development standards and agile methodologies.
- Work collaboratively and proactively to maximize the success of the research and development teams.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 7 to 12 years of experience with: Delphi 10.2, Delphi.Net, SQL and unit testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding of technical principals, theories, and concepts in Software Development. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming with familiarity of design and architectural patterns.
- Proficiency working with software development methodologies including Agile and Scrum using Azure DevOps. Experience working with code versioning tools including Git and SVN.
- Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate software and system design.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Continuous Integration experience (CI/CD).
- Experience developing regulated medical device software that strictly adheres to design controls and quality management system requirements (FDA CFR 820, ISO 13485)
- Experience with .Net windows/desktop application development.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 7 to 12 years of experience with Delphi 10.2, Delphi.Net, SQL and unit testing frameworks
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design and architectural patterns
- Proficiency with Agile and Scrum methodologies using Azure DevOps
- Experience with code versioning tools including Git and SVN
- Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and presentation skills
- Continuous Integration (CI/CD) experience
- Experience developing regulated medical device software (FDA CFR 820, ISO 13485)
- Experience with .NET Windows/desktop application development
Cepheid Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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What We Do
Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by pioneering molecular diagnostics that combine speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The company's GeneXpert® systems and Xpert® tests automate highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, providing A Better Way for institutions of any size to perform world-class PCR testing. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, TB and emerging infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infectious diseases, oncology and human genetics. The company’s solutions deliver actionable results where they are needed most – from central laboratories and hospitals to near-patient settings. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.
