# Lead Instrument Software Engineer

- Company: [Protillionbiosciences](<https://jobstar.asia/company/protillionbiosciences>)
- Location: Carlsbad
- Team: Research & Development
- Salary: $155K – $205K
- Posted: January 6, 2026

## Job description

**About Us:**

Join our dynamic and innovative team at Protillion Biosciences, where we are pioneering a revolutionary high-throughput system for therapeutic development. We are dedicated to transforming the landscape of drug discovery with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work environment.

**About the Role:**

We are seeking an experienced scientific instrument software engineer to lead software development of our advanced high-throughput protein analysis platform.

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Lead instrument control software development for a scientific instrument platform.
* Work closely with scientific and engineering peers, develop software development plans that include project objectives, scope, requirements, deliverables, schedule and milestones.
* Be directly responsible to drive execution of all aspects of the software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding, documentation, testing, deployment, configuration management, and sustainment.

**Requirements:**

* BS/BA Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years’ experience, or MS/Ph.D. with 6+ years’ experience.
* Extensive demonstrable experience in developing sophisticated software for complex scientific instruments or automated machinery.
* Extensive experience with:  
  + Python
  + Qt
  + Git, GitHub
  + Windows
  + Asynchronous programming
  + Image processing; ImageJ
  + Serial port communication
  + Agile methodologies

**What We Offer:**

* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and novel therapeutics.
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
* Professional development and growth opportunities.

Protillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Compensation Range: $155,000/yr - $205,000/yr**

## Apply

[Apply on Protillionbiosciences](<https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/protillionbiosciences/jobs/4629567006>)

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