Location
Hybrid - Located in greater Boston (US HQ)
Hours
Full Time
Salary
$130,000 - $160,000 per year
Bonus
5% performance-based, discretionary
About the Role
At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. As a Device Integrations Engineer, you will contribute to our extensive instruments library by building, testing, and delivering high-quality drivers that enable complex lab automation integrations. This role sits at the intersection of science, hardware, and software, directly shaping how our customers experience Automata and supporting their success.
Key responsibilities include designing and writing software systems code, supporting users with software issues, writing and executing test scenarios for integrated systems, reviewing peer code to ensure best practices, delivering instrument drivers to customers, owning entire projects with reliable problem-solving, and proposing alternative solutions based on customer needs.
Why Work at Automata?
- Impact: Contribute to advancements in science and medicine worldwide.
- Innovation: Solve complex problems using cutting-edge technology.
- Growth: Benefit from professional development and collaborative projects.
- Community: Join a diverse and passionate team with a strong culture.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience with driver development, preferably in the biotech industry.
- Experience with integrated or embedded systems.
- Experience in start-up environments is a plus.
- Located in greater Boston area and willingness to travel as needed for customer projects and troubleshooting.
About you
- Highly collaborative approach to software development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated by ownership and autonomy.
- Driven, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes.
Qualifications
- Ideal skills include Python, Protobuf, REST APIs, gRPC, TCP/IP, and serial interface.
- Experience with enterprise software platforms and integrations with lab systems (ELN, LIMS) is desirable but not required.