Instrumentation Software Engineer - Machine Control

Abselion; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Abselion in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Software Engineer to power the Amperia analytical instrument, focusing on machine control and hardware integration. You will work across the software stack, interfacing with instrumentation, firmware, and experimental workflows, with frontend work as a secondary focus.

Collaborate with lab scientists, electronics, and mechanical engineers to translate hardware requirements into reliable software, covering real-time control, device communication, and robust

Qualifications

• MEng or equivalent in Computer Science/Software Engineering, Physics or engineering is required.
• 2-5 years experience in software development in instrumentation or hardware-related environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, TypeScript; experience with embedded systems or hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Machine control & system integration: software controlling instrumentation and experimental workflows; interface with firmware and hardware components; diagnose issues across hardware‑software boundaries.
• Product development: backend systems, data handling, and experiment execution; rapid prototyping and iteration of new hardware features; integrate new capabilities into the software platform.

Skills

Python

C++

TypeScript

Git

Education

MEng or equivalent in Computer Science/Software Engineering, Physics or engineering

Tools

Microcontrollers

Sensors

Actuators

Job description

Abselion in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Software Engineer to power the Amperia analytical instrument, focusing on machine control and hardware integration. You will work across the software stack, interfacing with instrumentation, firmware, and experimental workflows, with frontend work as a secondary focus.

Collaborate with lab scientists, electronics, and mechanical engineers to translate hardware requirements into reliable software, covering real-time control, device communication, and robust