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At Cepheid, 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.
Here at Cepheid, we are building the future of healthcare from our cutting-edge R&D center in Bengaluru. Our diagnostic instruments are complex systems where precision, reliability, and safety are non-negotiable. At the core of these instruments is sophisticated firmware that must perform flawlessly. We are seeking a top-tier verification expert to serve as a guardian of our firmware quality and ensure it meets the highest standards of excellence.
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We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer II for our manufacturing software systems. This is a role focused on designing the software tools and infrastructure that are essential for producing our complex molecular diagnostic devices at scale.
You will be responsible for designing and developing manufacturing software—from test automation frameworks and calibration routines to designing the databases that store critical production data. You will be the key technical bridge between R&D and Operations, translating complex product designs into robust, validated software solutions for the factory floor and field service teams.
This position is part of the Software/ Firmware Engineering team located in Bengaluru, IDC, India and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing testing and calibration software applications using C# and C++ with adherence to defined software development lifecycles, version control systems, and source control processes
- Diagnose and resolve manufacturing software and firmware test failures at contract manufacturing sites, including root cause analysis, debugging across MFG SW and FW layers, and driving measurable improvements in module build yield at CM
- Contribute to architecture design and implementation for next‑generation manufacturing software, including multi‑platform UI development, cloud server integration, multi‑layer back‑end logic development, data analysis, data acquisition, hardware interfacing and control, and GUI development
- Execute verification and validation activities for manufacturing software in collaboration with engineering, system verification, and SQA teams, including test method development and defect resolution workflows
- Support manufacturing operations by developing scalable software solutions, ensuring compatibility with hardware systems, and maintaining performance and reliability metrics across production environments
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of professional experience (3+ years for MS and 5+ for BS) in software development, with a significant focus on manufacturing test, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, or test automation.
- Deep knowledge of in an object-oriented language such as C#/C++, Java, Python.
- Experience with UI/WPF layout tools is a plus. strong development experience in TCP/IP, CAN, UDP and other network interfaces.
- Proven experience designing software that interfaces with and controls physical hardware and test equipment.
- Experience with SQL, XML, OOP/OOD
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Direct experience developing software under a diagnostic/ medical device quality management system (ISO 13485).
- Familiarity with the requirements for software validation in an FDA-regulated environment.
- Knowledge cloud program development is a plus.
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
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At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development
- Deep knowledge of C#/C++ and experience with object-oriented programming
- Experience designing software that interfaces with physical hardware
- Experience with SQL, XML, OOP/OOD
Cepheid Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cepheid and has not been reviewed or approved by Cepheid.
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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.
