Software Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE in San Diego, CA is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and test software for automated molecular diagnostic instruments. You will participate in sprint planning and drive software requirements and specifications.

This role emphasizes refactoring, unit and acceptance testing, root cause analysis, and thorough technical documentation in a structured development environment. 3-5 years of software development experience and strong problem-solving are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in structured development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• 3-5 years of software development experience (nice to have).
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for automated molecular diagnostic instruments.
• Participate in sprint planning and software work breakdown activities.
• Develop software requirements and specifications.
• Enhance existing applications through refactoring.
• Conduct unit and acceptance testing.
• Perform root cause analysis and defect resolution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Structured dev envs

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Software development

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

***This role does NOT allow us to work with sub-vendors.***

***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity.***

Education:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software for automated molecular diagnostic instruments.
• Participate in sprint planning and software work breakdown activities.
• Develop software requirements and specifications.
• Enhance existing applications through refactoring.
• Conduct unit and acceptance testing.
• Perform root cause analysis and defect resolution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Required Skills (Must Have)

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working within structured development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• 3-5 years of software development experience.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.