Senior Software Engineer

Merck & Co.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Repligen is seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to join the Process Analytics team. Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded Linux systems, and integrate with motors, pumps, sensors, actuators, and other electromechanical hardware.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers on hardware bring‑up and FPGA/CPLD integration, and support verification, debugging, and product release activities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C++ and embedded Linux driver development skills.
• Experience with Linux BSPs, device trees, drivers, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, GPIO).
• Experience developing software for products that interact with physical hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills spanning hardware and software domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded Linux systems.
• Configure and support BSPs, device trees, drivers, and hardware interfaces.
• Develop software in C++ and Python for device control, communications, and system services.
• Integrate software with motors, pumps, sensors, actuators, and other electromechanical hardware.
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineers on hardware bring-up, FPGA/CPLD integration, and system debugging.
• Support system verification, troubleshooting, and product release activities.
• Contribute to software architecture, documentation, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++

Embedded Linux

Device drivers

Hardware interfacing

Debugging & root-cause analysis

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Yocto

Docker

Qt

FPGA/CPLD

Job description

Repligen’s technologies support the manufacturing of biologics, cell therapies, and other advanced medicines used by patients around the world. We are seeking a hands‑on Embedded Software Engineer to join our Process Analytics team. The Process Analytics R&D team is tasked with developing state of the art hardware/software products for advanced scientific instrumentation and automation systems that can accelerate the development and production of these critical therapies. You will join a multidisciplinary team that includes other embedded software engineers, front‑end developers, and electrical, mechanical, optical engineers and various scientists. The team’s initiatives are highly varied, often working on the frontiers of emerging hardware and software technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded Linux systems.
• Configure and support BSPs, device trees, drivers, and hardware interfaces.
• Develop software in C++ and Python for device control, communications, and system services.
• Integrate software with motors, pumps, sensors, actuators, and other electromechanical hardware.
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineers on hardware bring‑up, FPGA/CPLD integration, and system debugging.
• Support system verification, troubleshooting, and product release activities.
• Contribute to software architecture, documentation, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related a technical field with experience in this domain
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C++ and embedded Linux driver development skills.
• Experience with Linux BSPs, device trees, drivers, and common hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, etc.).
• Experience developing software for products that interact with physical hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Strong debugging and root‑cause analysis skills spanning hardware and software domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in scientific instrumentation, life sciences, industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, or related fields.
• Experience with Yocto-based Linux distributions.
• Experience with Python and/or Qt development.
• Experience with microcontroller firmware development
• Experience interfacing with custom electronics, including FPGA or CPLD-based hardware.
• Familiarity with Toradex, Torizon OS, or similar embedded Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization technology / Docker

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing.

The estimated salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $130,000-$180,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.