Principal Software Engineer

Fruition Group US; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group US seeks a Principal Software Engineer to architect and lead a next-generation laboratory automation platform in Massachusetts. You will own high-fidelity simulation environments and the integration layer that connects AI-driven design to physical robotic systems.

You will design robust interfaces, set engineering standards, and mentor a small agile team to deliver scalable, reliable automation across complex instrumentation and workflows.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience architecting and directing large-scale, scalable systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java.
• Championing engineering best practices — code reviews, testing, CI/CD.
• Experience leading diverse engineering teams with collaboration and innovation.
• Strategic thinker aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong mentorship and development of engineering talent.
• Excellent communication across engineers to executives.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of a next-generation laboratory automation platform.
• Own the simulation infrastructure and integration layer between AI design and hardware.
• Design APIs and interfaces for scientists and AI agents to interact with automation.
• Establish best practices for hardware–software integration, monitoring, and CI/CD.
• Mentor engineers and likely lead a small agile team.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Software architecture

Mentorship

CI/CD

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Physical Robot Execution

About Us

Our client is building an AI-driven scientific discovery platform that closes the loop between experimental design and physical robotic execution, we are focusing across enabling autonomous, machine-driven experimentation at a scale not previously possible in the life sciences.

Your Impact

We're seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Instrument Simulations to architect and lead development of a next-generation laboratory automation platform. You'll own the simulation infrastructure and integration layer connecting AI-driven experimental design to physical robotic systems — the backbone of closed-loop scientific discovery.

Scope of Role

• Architect and implement high-fidelity simulation environments modeling complex laboratory instrumentation, fluidics, and robotic workflows.
• Design robust integration patterns across heterogeneous hardware systems, ensuring safe, reliable execution of fully automated experiments.
• Lead development of APIs and interfaces that let scientists and AI agents interact seamlessly with sophisticated automation infrastructure.
• Establish best practices for hardware-software integration, system monitoring, and CI/CD across all newly developed systems.
• Mentor engineers, likely leading a small agile team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of software development experience.
• Proven experience architecting and directing large-scale, scalable, reliable software systems
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java, with the credibility to set technical standards.
• Track record of championing engineering best practices — code review, testing, CI/CD.
• Experience leading diverse engineering teams with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
• Strategic thinker able to align team execution with organizational goals.
• Strong mentorship instincts and a history of developing engineering talent.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, from engineers to executives.