Software Developer C++ mass spectrometry instrument control (m/f/d)

Mestrelab Research S.L.

Santiago de Compostela

Hybrid

EUR 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Career plan

Great working climate

Job summary

An international software company in Santiago de Compostela is seeking a mid-senior level Software Developer with expertise in C++ to contribute to the engine software for mass spectrometers. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid role, participating in the full software development lifecycle, aligning with interdisciplinary teams, and engaging in a collaborative environment. A degree in Computer Science and solid experience in C++ development are essential to succeed in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

Degree in computer science or knowledge from engineering/natural sciences.
Strong proficiency in C++ development on Windows.
Enjoy working close to hardware.
Open to peer code reviews.
Fluent communication in English.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the engine software of mass spectrometers.
Handle instrument control, data acquisition, and diagnostics.
Participate in the software development lifecycle.
Implement new requirements and enhance existing functionalities.
Collaborate with instrument users and software testing team.

Skills

C++ development

Microsoft Visual Studio

Git

Maven

Embedded systems

Real-time operating systems

Effective communication

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Software Developer C++ mass spectrometry instrument control (m/f/d)

Mestrelab has established a global presence, with software sales in over 80 countries and a client list that includes many of the major pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical companies, as well as some of the most relevant government and academic laboratories worldwide. As part of SciY, the software division of Bruker, we collaborate closely with the other SciY and Bruker companies, working together to achieve our goals.

We offer a diversified job in an interdisciplinary project team with flat hierarchies and short processes, and a secure, unlimited employment relationship in an international group with flexible working hours and a wide range of benefits.

To complement our remote software development team, we are looking for an innovative, collaborative and experienced software developer (m/f/d) to contribute to the engine software of our mass spectrometers. This engine serves as the interface between the graphical user interface (GUI) and the instrument firmware, handling core tasks such as instrument control, data acquisition, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Contribution to the engine software of our mass spectrometers, which serves as the interface between the graphical user interface (GUI) and the instrument firmware.
Handling core tasks such as instrument control, data acquisition, and diagnostics.
Participating in the entire software development lifecycle: requirements specification, implementation, debugging, documentation, testing, and support.
Implementing new requirements and enhance existing functionalities.
Collaborating closely with instrument users and the software testing team.
Transforming software prototypes into robust, production-ready solutions.
Working within an Agile project team and maintain active communication with team members.
You also engage with colleagues from software testing, hardware development, applications, and service departments in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications and skills

You hold a degree in computer science or possess equivalent knowledge and skills gained through an engineering or natural sciences background.
You have strong proficiency in C++ development on Windows using Microsoft Visual Studio.
You are familiar with modern development tools such as Git, Maven, and others.
You can understand, maintain, and extend existing source code.
You enjoy working close to hardware, including testing your software directly on mass spectrometers.
You are open to participating in peer code reviews.
You thrive in interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively, even with colleagues who do not have an IT background.
You are eager to learn new technologies, including embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
You are able to communicate fluently at all levels in English

Why Mestrelab

At Mestrelab we advocate for inclusion and diversity. Our team is a mix of people of different generations, nationalities, abilities, and personal circumstances. Everyone with the right professional profile an attidude is welcome! If you feel you fit in and you want to join a talented group of people who love their work as much as having some good time at work, do not hesitate to apply for the position!

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