At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
As Senior Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementation of Cepheid next generation software products.
This position is part of the R&D Department and will be located in Bangalore, IDC, India. This position reports to the Engineering Manager, R&D and will be an onsite role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and maintain molecular diagnostics application software using Java and Angular frameworks
- Implement automated testing strategies across unit, component, and system levels using industry-standard tools
- Execute software development projects using Agile lean methodologies with defined sprint deliverables and velocity metrics
- Perform formal design reviews and generate detailed design documentation aligned with regulated software development standards
- Interface with firmware, hardware, software quality, and technical support teams to ensure integrated system functionality in diagnostics platforms
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a full stack developer using Java and Angular with an engineering degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proficient in Java-based backend development and Angular-based front-end development with demonstrated experience deploying applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
- Demonstrated expertise in low-level software design engineering including memory management, performance optimization, and hardware-software interfacing
- Advanced experience applying Object Oriented Design principles and implementing reusable components using established design patterns
- Proven track record of delivering production-grade software in regulated or high-reliability environments using structured development methodologies and version control systems
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- As an AWS certified developer
- A background in leveraging AI to improve operational performance.
- Experience working with distributed teams in a global setting.
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
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a full stack developer using Java and Angular
- Engineering degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proficient in Java-based backend development and Angular-based front-end development
- Experience deploying applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
- Expertise in low-level software design engineering including memory management and performance optimization
- Experience in regulated or high-reliability environments using structured development methodologies
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Cepheid Insights
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.
