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# Senior Software Engineer - Instrument

- **Company:** Nuclera
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £48,265.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Altium Designer, Artificial Neural Networks, JIRA, Bash Shell, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Linux on Embedded Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Raspberry Pi, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Software Engineering, UML, ReactJS, Git, Yocto, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Claude, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5901609889

## About the Role

* Bachelors' Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
 * 5+ years of full lifecycle development for multi-technology products developed to rigorous standards. Life science equipment / medical device equipment experience desired.
 * Programming Languages: C for STM32 and Raspberry Pi Pico 2, python 3, Bash
 * Operating Systems / Frameworks: Embedded Linux / Yocto, Docker
 * Development Environment: Git / Gitlab / CI/CD, Jira
 * Software Quality: coding standards/static analysis, code/design review, testing - unit, integration, hardware-in-the-loop
 * Technologies: real-time control & monitoring (motion / mechanism functions & temperature control) embedded systems / electronics, LAN networking
 * Strong initiative, problem-solving, task prioritization, and end-to-end execution / completion.
 * Effective relationship management, cross-functional teamwork, clear documentation, and presentation skills.
 * Current UK driving licence. Willing and able to occasionally travel nationally / internationally on business as required.

Desirable:

 * Programming Languages: C for SAM 4S / SAM D20, Java, Javascript / React
 * Operating Systems / Frameworks: Torizon, PyQt 6, RTOS
 * Development Environment: VS Code, Claude AI
 * Software Quality: Software Architecture / UML, Design Controls, Stage-Gate Development, Problem solving (DMAIC, 8D)
 * Technologies: Microfluidics, Optics / Image Processing, Machine Learning / Neural Networks, Cybersecurity, PCB Design (Altium), GUI Design

## Description

Software Development

 * Full lifecycle development and release management for prototypes, products and support tools.

Project Management

 * Planning: Providing plans covering tasks, dependencies, effort, cost and resource allocation.
 * Risk Management: Supporting risk identification, evaluation and choice of risk response strategies.
 * Execution & Self-Monitoring: Progress according to agreed priorities and plans. Devise appropriate responses to problems and issues. Track and report own progress (deliverables, adherence to schedules, actual spend vs budget, etc.)

Quality Management

 * Progress according to agreed priorities and plans. Devise appropriate responses to problems and issues. Track and report own progress (deliverables, adherence to schedules, actual spend vs budget, etc.)