Software Engineer

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support Cytiva’s digital products and innovation initiatives. This role contributes directly to delivering scalable, reliable, and compliant software systems that enable customers to accelerate life sciences research and product development, driving measurable impact across the organization.

This position reports to the Director, Digital Software Engineering and is part of the Digital Products Development located in Karlsruhe, Germany and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the software remains current and competitive.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining desktop software applications
• Proficiency in modern C++ programming
• Hands-on experience with Qt framework for user interface and application development
• Experience using build systems such as CMake or QMake for complex, multi-library software projects

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in scientific software or life sciences domain
• Experience with chromatography simulation software
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible., Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.