Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Software Engineer – Scientific Instrumentation (Bournemouth, UK – Majority onsite)

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative R&D team building desktop software that powers cutting-edge scientific instruments used in biotechnology and cell line development. This role sits at the intersection of software, hardware, and science — perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and making a real-world impact. Hence the requirement to be able to work across the stack.

Location: Bournemouth, UK (majority onsite with Hybrid flexibility)

Base pay range: Up to £95k base salary with a 5% bonus. The client can offer relocation assistance up to £10,000.

What you’ll do

• Act as the technical implementation leader on a core desktop platform used globally by scientists and engineers
• Bridge the gap between early-stage research and production-grade software
• Influence application workflow design, software direction, and cross-team architectural decisions
• Lead the successful transition of feasibility prototypes into scalable, maintainable codebases
• Collaborate daily with R&D, Systems, and Hardware teams to deliver fully integrated product solutions
• Work in an Agile SCRUM environment with modern tools and processes

Requirements / Skills

• Multithreading / Async Programming
• Web Services, MS SQL
• Interfacing protocols and Image Capture, Device Control (USB, RS485, RS232, USB, GigE, etc.)
• CI/CD, Automated Testing, Installer Tools (WIX/NSIS)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

• Engineering Services and Software Development

Interested? Let’s talk. Apply directly or message us to learn more.

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