Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Job Locations

US-Remote

ID

2025-18722

Job Function

Engineering

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than +11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meeting its customers' needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions

The Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology Division is seeking a new Staff Software Engineer. The Staff Software Engineer will be based in Santa Barbara, CA, contributing directly to the design and development of our market-leading Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) products. Responsibilities include work on the full spectrum of software development from application design to hardware interfaces and instrument control of complex systems for precision positioning, measurement, and data analysis. This position requires strong initiative, close teamwork, technical curiosity, and frequent communication. As a staff team member, you will be responsible for working closely with scientists and engineers to interpret requirements and deliver the established product capabilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Expert knowledge and experience using C++, C#, MFC, WPF, and layered software systems using object-oriented design to develop software for AFM applications.

2. Working experience in C# / C++ interoperability with CLI.

3. Thorough knowledge and experience with multi-threaded programming for Windows and .Net.

4. Experience designing and coding large Windows based systems with low-latency real-time / non-real-time software including intuitive interactive UI design and development.

5. Drive software integration and deployment in collaboration with cross-functional applications and test engineering teams throughout the product development cycle.

6. Experience leading feature development and problem-solving activities including establishing software requirements, producing designs and implementations, conducting reviews, driving troubleshooting that articulates solutions and manages risk.

Additional Considerations

1. Experience in real-time instrumentation control of Vision, motion control, digital signal processing and data acquisition systems used in metrology, physics, chemistry, or engineering.

2. Experience in DSP parallel processing, multi-core resource optimization, or FPGAs.

3. Domain knowledge of Atomic Force Microscopy, Optical Spectroscopy, Semiconductor or other manufacturing equipment software applications.

4. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, digital signal processing theory and implementation, control systems, algorithm principles & design, electronics, materials & optics to create new technologies and enhancements to existing systems.

5. Experience with image processing, pattern recognition, video rendering, and their libraries.

6. Familiarity with Scrum or other Agile methodologies for software development.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Position requires 8+ years of experience in software engineering and development. Qualified candidate should possess a minimum of BS (prefer MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field. Prefer at least 5 years' experience in control systems, digital signal processing, or instrumentation software development. Requires at least 5 years and broad experience in C++ and C# programming in Windows application development environment. Knowledge or experience in metrology, physics, chemistry, or engineering considered a plus. Should be hard working, team oriented, creative, cooperative, and exceptionally good at problem solving.

Physical and Envrionmental Requirements

1. The ability to lift and move equipment up to 30 pounds.

2. Typical office environment dress accommodating laboratory safety. Ability and willingness to work occasionally in Class 1000 clean room with full gowning protocol.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $104,400 and $186,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and

other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions

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