Software Engineer I, Instrument Software

Your Impact at LILA

Lila Sciences is hiring a Software Engineer to develop the next generation of Lab Instrument Integration Software, which is a foundational component of our AI-enabled laboratory. We are looking for self-motivated problem solvers who enjoy sitting at the often tricky interfaces between software, science, and hardware to deliver powerful solutions that will accelerate science.

What You'll Be Building

• Lab Instrument Software Development: Develop robust software to enable communication between robotics and automation hardware (e.g., robotic arms, liquid handlers, sensors) and the control software, ensuring reliable and efficient hardware integration.
• System Integration: Seamlessly integrate lab instruments into our Next Generation, AI-enabled lab automation infrastructure, managing complex interfaces between cloud and edge infrastructure, and device execution.
• Testing and Debugging: Perform rigorous testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of drivers to identify, isolate, and rectify performance issues, bugs, and compatibility challenges.
• Technical Documentation: Create, update, and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for driver interfaces, APIs, and integration methods, facilitating ease of use by internal teams and end-users.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, and end-users, providing technical support and resolving integration challenges promptly.
• AI driven development: work with state of the art coding models and development infrastructure to improve the speed and quality of software delivery.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proficiency in Python, C#/.NET, or other programming languages or frameworks is essential
• Demonstrated ability in debugging and problem-solving, preferably hardware-software integration issues.
• Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Bonus Points For

• A strong interest in or background in science
• Experience in developing software for laboratory automation systems or robotics used in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
• Experience working directly with end-users (e.g., scientists, laboratory technicians), using feedback to drive product improvements.
• Experience with hardware integration and device driver development, especially in robotics or automation contexts.
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.