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Lead Instrument Software Engineer

Protillion Biosciences Carlsbad Posted May 9, 2026
Location
Carlsbad
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
May 9, 2026

About Us

Join our dynamic and innovative team at Protillion Biosciences, where we are pioneering a revolutionary high-throughput system for therapeutic development. We are dedicated to transforming the landscape of drug discovery with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced scientific instrument software engineer to lead software development of our advanced high-throughput protein analysis platform.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead instrument control software development for a scientific instrument platform.
  • Work closely with scientific and engineering peers, develop software development plans that include project objectives, scope, requirements, deliverables, schedule and milestones.
  • Be directly responsible to drive execution of all aspects of the software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding, documentation, testing, deployment, configuration management, and sustainment.

Requirements

  • BS/BA Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years’ experience, or MS/Ph.D. with 6+ years’ experience.
  • Extensive demonstrable experience in developing sophisticated software for complex scientific instruments or automated machinery.

Extensive experience with

  • Python
  • Qt
  • Git, GitHub
  • Windows
  • Asynchronous programming
  • Image processing; ImageJ
  • Serial port communication
  • Agile methodologies

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and novel therapeutics.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Protillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation Range: $155,000/yr - $205,000/yr

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