Software Engineer

At Malvern Panalytical, we're pushing the boundaries of physical and chemical characterisation, and we're looking for a curious, driven Mid-Level Software Engineer to help us go even further.

You'll join a world-class R&D team developing advanced powder rheology instrumentation, turning complex scientific challenges into elegant, robust software solutions. If you're excited by the idea of building technology that influences research and manufacturing across the globe, this role puts you right at the heart of that impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Build high-quality software components using C++/Qt Quick and C#/.NET, spanning device control, data acquisition, and user interfaces.

• Modernise and refactor existing codebases, improve test coverage, and help introduce contemporary engineering patterns.

• Apply strong OO design principles, write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, and participate actively in peer reviews

• Contribute to Agile delivery , refining, estimating, breaking down tasks, and delivering iteratively

• Share knowledge, pair with peers, join technical discussions, and support junior engineers when appropriate

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent).
• Solid experience in C++ or C#/.NET, with willingness to learn the other.
• Good understanding of OO design, testing practices, and software architecture fundamentals.
• A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills, especially when tackling cross-functional challenges
• You deliver high-quality, maintainable features on time
• You collaborate well, raise risks early, contribute ideas, and help improve how the team works
• You own your work , from design through testing and documentation.
• A growth-oriented, curious attitude and eagerness to keep sharpening your technical skills

• Join an ambitious, fast-growing international organisation with a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and impact truly matter
• Play a meaningful role in driving growth at a global leader committed to partnering with customers to make the world a better place
• Be part of a globally connected team, with opportunities to collaborate across regions and influence initiatives at scale
• Benefit from a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and success

Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies. We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery. Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure. Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity. SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments. We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support. We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do - our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive. Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps Your Partners in Discovery Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn't something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.