Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
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.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and implementation of Cepheid next generation software products. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with our Software, Hardware, Research, and Operations teams—as well as other cross-functional partners—to design and develop GenXpert software products and capabilities, while also creating operational tools to boost organizational productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency in product development. You will spend approximately 60% of your time coding to bring your designs and architecture to life, ensuring that best practices and innovative solutions are implemented throughout the organization. You will partner with teams across sites to build technical capability at Cepheid.
This position is part of the R&D Department and will be in Bangalore, IDC, India . Our vision is to continuously drive innovation and efficiency in our development processes, leveraging the latest in software and hardware technologies to meet the needs of our global customers.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead software architecture, design, development, maintenance, and deployment of products using Agile and Lean software development methodologies
- Design and implement scalable software solutions with 100% hands-on contribution, including conducting design reviews and documenting detailed software designs
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for unit, component, and system-level validation to ensure end-to-end product quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including SQA, Marketing, Service, Support, and Program Management to align on product development and delivery milestones
- Utilize industry-standard tools and technologies to exchange technical specifications and design artifacts with engineering teams, ensuring compliance with product requirements
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in software development and system architecture
- Minimum of 3+ years as a technical architect designing system architecture and software applications in regulated environments
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud development, deployment models, and AWS stack components
- Proficiency in Java, Spring MVC, Angular 2.0, Python, and REST API for web application development
- Full-stack development experience across UI, application logic, and back-end database layers
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Medical Device or an equivalent regulated domain.
- 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
- Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in software development and system architecture
- Minimum of 3+ years as a technical architect designing system architecture and software applications in regulated environments
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud development, deployment models, and AWS stack components
- Proficiency in Java, Spring MVC, Angular 2.0, Python, and REST API for web application development
- Full-stack development experience across UI, application logic, and back-end database layers
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
