Senior Lab Instrumentation Software Engineer

BioSpace; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Madison, WI seeks a Senior Software Instrumentation Engineer to develop software for internal peptide array synthesizers and laboratory instruments. You will interface Linux-based C++ software with sensors, actuators, pumps, motors, cameras, and other devices to improve instrument performance and data visibility.

You will lead initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across software, hardware, science, and quality functions in an Agile environment to deliver robust,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, Master's with 8+ or PhD with no additional experience.
• Proficiency in C and C++ development in a Linux environment.
• Strong understanding of object lifecycles and manual memory management in C/C+.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain Linux-based software for peptide array synthesizers and instrumentation.
• Develop and integrate machine-control software for sensors, actuators, pumps, motors, cameras, and devices.
• Apply software engineering expertise across architecture, programming, data integration, and visualization.
• Define and execute software testing and validation activities for reliability and maintainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives within an Agile team.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux development

Multithreading

Agile practices

Memory management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience / Master’s with 8+ / PhD with no extra

Tools

Git

GitHub

Lab instrument interfacing

Job description

AbbVie in Madison, WI seeks a Senior Software Instrumentation Engineer to develop software for internal peptide array synthesizers and laboratory instruments. You will interface Linux-based C++ software with sensors, actuators, pumps, motors, cameras, and other devices to improve instrument performance and data visibility.

You will lead initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across software, hardware, science, and quality functions in an Agile environment to deliver robust,