Senior Software Engineer, Robotics & Microscope Control

Micrographia Bio; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Micrographia Bio is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in robotics and microscope control to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on creating robust software to drive advanced microscopy systems and support drug discovery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong Python skills, expertise in robotics, and a collaborative spirit while contributing to groundbreaking drug discovery efforts.

Benefits

Equity options

Private medical cover, life insurance, mental health support

Company-matched pension

Enhanced family policies

On-site amenities and snacks

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python, with experience building and maintaining complex systems.
• Experience developing and optimizing state machines for robotics or automation.
• Experience in controlling microscopes, robotics, or similar instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based software controlling automated microscope systems and robotic motion.
• Design, implement, and optimize control logic for precise robotic positioning and microscope operation.
• Ensure software robustness, reliability, and hardware integrity.

Skills

Python

Robotics

Automation

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

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Our mission at Micrographia Bio is to deliver a new era of drug discovery using spatial proteomics.

We are adding a Senior Software Engineer, with a specialty in robotics and microscope control, to our multidisciplinary team. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining control modules and scripts that drive our platform's operation. The successful candidate will join a world-class team motivated by developing first-in-class technology and new medicines. We seek individuals who excel and aim to outperform expectations.

We offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer passionate about crafting production-ready control software to contribute to new medicines. If your biggest software fear is hearing 'crunch' during a demo, this might be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based software controlling automated microscope systems and robotic motion.
• Design, implement, and optimize control logic for precise robotic positioning and microscope operation.
• Collaborate with scientists, hardware engineers, and product designers, supporting and mentoring domain experts in software development.
• Ensure software robustness, reliability, and hardware integrity.
• Debug and refine software for stability and precision.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative engineering culture.
• Build, deploy, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Create automation scripts and playbooks using tools like Ansible for deployment and configuration.

Location

This role is based in-person at our research facilities in central London.

Requirements

Your Background

• Strong expertise in Python, with experience building and maintaining complex systems.
• Experience developing and optimizing state machines for robotics or automation.
• Experience in controlling microscopes, robotics, or similar instrumentation.
• Ability to write maintainable, testable code and work collaboratively in a team.
• Comfort working closely with hardware, understanding constraints and opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Excellent judgment and a knack for creating elegant solutions.
• Meticulous about precision, reliability, and robustness.
• Enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and tangible outcomes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to mentor others.

Nice to haves

• Start-up experience
• Pharma/biotech/computational biology experience
• Experience in microscope control software

Benefits

Salary

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity options

Additional Benefits

• Revolutionize drug discovery
• Private medical cover, life insurance, mental health support
• Company-matched pension
• Enhanced family policies
• On-site amenities and snacks
• Volunteer days
• London zone 2 location and labs
• Care support services
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Disclaimers

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or marital status. We encourage those with career gaps motivated by the role to apply.

Recruiters

No recruiters please.