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The Senior Software Engineer (P3) is responsible to design, implement and debug C++ backend software for a High Content Screening (HCS) microscopy platform.
This position is an on-site role based in Salzburg, Austria, because in-person work with microscopy equipment and close collaboration with local engineering partners is required.
This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering and is part of the Imaging Software Engineering team.
In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
Backend Development: Design, implement, and debug C++ backend changes that control HCS microscopy acquisition workflows, instrument operations, and related system behaviors.
Integration with Scientific Equipment: Work hands-on and on-site with microscopy equipment and cross-functional engineering partners to validate software behavior, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-performance instrument operation across acquisition workflows and runtime system behavior.
Quality and Reliability: Create unit tests for software components and work with software testers and/or technical support to reproduce and debug issues in existing products to improve reliability and performance.
Issue Reproduction and Debugging: Collaborate with software testers and/or technical support to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues in released products and in-development features.
Agile Collaboration and Reviews: Share in code and design reviews with the Agile team and collaborate with Product Owners to translate customer requirements into project requirements and effective workflows.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Education: University degree (Bachelor of Science minimum) in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Science, or a related technical field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in a professional software engineering group, with demonstrated success contributing to large, complex product software.
Expert proficiency with C++ in production software development.
Strong object-oriented design skills and familiarity with design patterns.
Proficiency with unit testing and code review practices in an Agile team environment.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Less than 10% travel
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Science, or related technical field
- 5+ years professional software engineering experience contributing to large, complex product software
- Expert proficiency with C++ in production software development
- Strong object-oriented design skills and familiarity with design patterns
- Proficiency with unit testing and code review practices in an Agile team environment
- Ability to work on-site in Salzburg, Austria (in-person collaboration with microscopy equipment)
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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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