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Position Summary

The Instrument Engineering team develops new equipment, procedures, and test software for IVD medical device products that deliver rapid, high-impact, actionable results in immunoassays, microbiology, and molecular biology. The Software Engineer will play a critical role in developing and supporting software that directly impacts patient health and consumer product safety. This role requires a blend of embedded system experience, desktop application development, and software architecture design, all within a regulated environment. Key technologies used in this role include, but are not limited to: C#, SQL, Python, USB, CAN bus, and Ethernet.

Primary Duties

+ Software Development: Write, test, and maintain high-quality C# code for software applications, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

+ Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design software solutions, emphasizing flexibility and maintainability over performance optimization to accommodate evolving regulatory requirements and ensure long-term adaptability.

+ Embedded System Interaction: Work closely with the R&D Firmware Engineering team to understand and interact with embedded systems using USB, CAN, and serial communication protocols.

+ Device Connectivity: Develop software that interfaces with external devices, ensuring robust communication and data handling.

+ Software Release & Deployment: Develop and manage software release processes, considering desktop software installation challenges, including network-based deployments.

+ Documentation & Design Standards: Create and maintain accurate design documents that align with the actual software implementation, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards.

+ Testing & Debugging: Develop unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests to validate software functionality, ensuring robustness and reliability.

+ Version Control & Collaboration: Utilize Git and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards and knowledge sharing within the team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 2 years of software development experience OR a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 0 years of software development experience.

+ High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of software development experience OR Associate’s degree or professional certification with (minimum) 4 years of software development experience

+ Programming Skills: Proficiency in C# for desktop application development, SQL, and Python.

+ Embedded Systems: Understanding of USB, CAN, and serial communication protocols for interacting with firmware and embedded devices.

+ Software Development Best Practices: Experience with structured software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and maintaining software quality within a regulated environment.

+ Desktop Software Deployment: Familiarity with unique challenges of deploying desktop applications, particularly in network-based environments.

+ Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to resolve complex software development challenges.

+ Collaboration & Communication: Effective at working with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and firmware developers.

+ Adaptability: Willingness to learn and apply new technologies and software design approaches to meet project needs.

+ This role is ideal for a software engineer who has experience at the intersection of embedded systems and desktop application development, understands the nuances of regulated software design, and is eager to contribute to an evolving software development environment.

The estimated salary range for this role is between $94,000 - $120,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options

• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.

• Adoption Assistance

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Benefits

• Various voluntary benefit offerings

• Discount programs

• Parental leaves

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