Software Engineer – Instrumentation at Centrillion… · Palo Alto

Company Description

Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists and engineers is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable apps. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and is located at Palo Alto, CA, at the innovation center of Silicon Valley and close to Stanford University.

Job Description

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing software for research instruments that perform biochemical reactions and signal detection. The successful candidate should have experience with designing life science research instruments and creating user-interfacing software for them. This extends to developing automation of mechanical stages, precision optical assemblies, fluidics, and computer control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Design and develop multitasking real-time applications in C++, Python, OpenCV, MATLAB, and Java

* Creating User-Interfaces for research instruments

* Develop systems using CAN bus and RS-232

* Work closely with the software, EE, and signal processing teams

* Collaborate on designs in a small team environment

* Maintain products over their lifetimes

* Present data and designs to colleagues

* Meet agreed-to schedules and deliverables

* Work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, product-focused environment

Qualifications

* BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

* 3+ years of experience with developing instrument software

* Experience designing object-oriented software in any language

* Hands-on attitude and innovative approach to problem solving.

* Creative, energetic, goal-oriented, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

* Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* She/he will be required to develop additional competencies, and apply practical skills and knowledge to solving a variety of applied technical problems.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.