AI-Driven Lab Automation Software Engineer

Default (MSD); Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Software Engineer at MSD is responsible for design enhancement, integration, testing and lifecycle support of MSD’s advanced laboratory automation software products. You will apply modular and scalable software practices to deliver robust automation systems in scientific and industrial environments, including AI/ML, computer vision, and IoT integrations.

Responsibilities include developing software across client, web, and server environments, collaborating with hardware teams, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required; Master’s degree desirable.
• Minimum of one year experience in software engineering, preferably in laboratory automation, robotics, or computer vision.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented languages (Java, Python, C++) and knowledge of design patterns and modular software design.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in image processing, ML, or robotics strongly preferred.
• Experience with OpenCV, TensorFlow, or similar ML/vision frameworks is highly desirable.
• Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software modules across client, web, and server environments with emphasis on laboratory automation, machine vision, and real-time data processing.
• Integrate AI/ML models and OpenCV pipelines to enable intelligent analysis of laboratory instrument images and sensor data.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and electrical engineering teams to develop software interfaces for robotic platforms and IoT-enabled devices.
• Support full-stack development activities, including responsive UI design and backend architecture, to enable real-time system control and monitoring.
• Develop and optimize SQL and NoSQL data architectures for high-throughput data acquisition and analytics.
• Conduct unit testing, verification, debugging, and peer review of software components to ensure quality and reliability.
• As required, present and participate in peer reviews of code and designs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), coding standards, and technical documentation.
• Apply best practices in software development including Agile methodology, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, AWS).
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Image processing

ML/AI concepts

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree desirable

Tools

OpenCV

TensorFlow

Docker

AWS

Job description

The Software Engineer at MSD is responsible for design enhancement, integration, testing and lifecycle support of MSD’s advanced laboratory automation software products. You will apply modular and scalable software practices to deliver robust automation systems in scientific and industrial environments, including AI/ML, computer vision, and IoT integrations.

Responsibilities include developing software across client, web, and server environments, collaborating with hardware teams, and supporting