Senior Software Engineer

Role: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Royston (Onsite)

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE

A growing, innovation led biotechnology company based in the Cambridge area is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the development of advanced instrumentation platforms used in cutting edge scientific research. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex systems that combine software, hardware, and data analysis to deliver real world impact in life sciences.

You'll play a key role in designing and developing high quality application and control software across Windows and Linux environments, working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop data collection and analysis software (Python and TypeScript)
• Contribute to instrument control software (C#) and embedded systems (C++)
• Support full software lifecycle including testing, release, and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and support documentation and training

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years' software engineering experience
• Strong skills in Python and TypeScript
• Experience with C#, C++, and cross platform development (Windows/Linux)
• Knowledge of CI/CD and agile methodologies
• Background in scientific, biotech, or complex systems environments (desirable)