Software Engineer (Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home, Bournemouth, UK)
Salary: £50k to £65k
C /.NET Programming Experience Required
We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our client's dynamic R&D team. This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining software platforms for some of the most advanced products in the scientific field.
Why You ll Want To Join
- Work within a collaborative Agile team alongside Software Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters.
- Collaborate with firmware and hardware engineers on new product development and system enhancements.
- Develop motion and imaging profiles while supporting triage of reported issues for legacy systems.
- Tackle high-speed hardware-software integration issues requiring strong problem-solving skills.
- Join a team that values clear, effective collaboration across multiple technical disciplines.
What You ll Be Doing
- Developing device control systems supporting imaging, movement, and measurement components.
- Implementing new motion and imaging profiles for existing systems.
- Owning triage of reported issues in legacy systems
- Working as a key software interface with firmware and hardware teams.
- Expanding unit testing coverage and improving software stability.
- Troubleshooting bugs and refactoring code to reduce technical debt.
- Participating in Agile planning and feature breakdown with cross-functional teams.
- Documenting technical work clearly and concisely for internal use.
What We re Looking For
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Experience in device control systems (e.g., axis control, imaging, dispensing).
- C /.NET development experience in Visual Studio.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
- Familiarity with serial communication protocols (RS232, RS485, USB, GigE).
- Experience with .NET-compatible testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit).
- Working knowledge of Git and Agile development environments.
- Clear oral and written communication skills across disciplines.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative working approach.
If you re ready to bring your engineering skills to an exciting R&D setting focused on robotics and smart hardware systems, I d love to hear from you. Apply now.