Senior Software Engineer

Singular Photonics; City of Edinburgh; Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Developer to lead the development of their Software Development Kit (SDK) for Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensors. This role involves creating robust software that integrates with advanced hardware, ensuring cross-platform compatibility, and innovative application development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in production software development and excellent programming skills. This position offers competitive salary, remote flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Remote flexibility with collaborative team culture

Professional growth in cutting-edge photonics

International exposure with real-world impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production software development.
• Strong programming skills across frontend, backend & data processing.
• Experience in sensor/hardware software & Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop SDK functions & APIs for sensor control and data processing.
• Integrate firmware and manage sensor data streams.
• Create visualisation & analysis tools (FLIM, Raman, time-of-flight).
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility (Windows/Linux) and cloud integration.

Skills

Production software development

Strong programming skills

Sensor/hardware software experience

Git version control

Job description

Singular Photonics is pioneering Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor technology, powering advances in LiDAR, FLIM, spectroscopy, and more.

We’re looking for a Senior Developer to lead the development of our Software Development Kit (SDK) for SPAD sensors and cameras. You’ll build software that connects directly with our cutting-edge hardware, enabling applications from prototyping to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop SDK functions & APIs for sensor control and data processing
• Integrate firmware and manage sensor data streams
• Create visualisation & analysis tools (FLIM, Raman, time-of-flight)
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility (Windows/Linux) and cloud integration

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production software development
• Strong programming skills across frontend, backend & data processing
• Experience in sensor/hardware software & Git version control

Bonus: Knowledge of photon counting, LiDAR, FLIM, spectroscopy

Right to work in the UK is essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Remote flexibility with collaborative team culture
• Professional growth in cutting-edge photonics
• International exposure with real-world impact

Apply now and shape the future of imaging technology with Singular Photonics!