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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Oxford Instruments
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $180,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Protocol Buffers, Hardware Design, Imaging Technology, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Quantum Computing, Software Engineering, Software Application Programming, Information Technology, BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM), Grpc
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-santa-barbara-ca--d6b43c77-7182-46ba-8151-cf411617ee5d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Alternative Energy, Cancer, Scientific Research, Quantum Computing, Lithium Battery, Materials Analysis, Energy Efficiency, Software Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

 * 8+ years of professional software development experience
 * Strong experience developing applications using C# and .Net Core 10
 * Experience designing and building desktop, automation, or hardware-integrated software applications
 * Experience with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) and gRPC
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and design patterns
 * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
 * Strong communication and collaboration abilities
 * Experience working in Agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

 * Scientific instrumentation
 * Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), microscopy, or imaging systems
 * Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
 * Motion control systems
 * Robotics and industrial automation
 * Sensors and hardware integration
 * Data acquisition and measurement systems
 * Test and measurement platforms
 * Medical devices
 * Distributed systems and remote operation technologies
 * Interface and system design specifications

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and maintain software for advanced AFM systems
 * Contribute to the ongoing development of our Ergo software platform
 * Develop software for instrument control, automation, and data acquisition
 * Design and implement hardware integration and remote operation capabilities
 * Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create new measurement workflows and instrument features
 * Troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and system-level issues
 * Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews
 * Mentor junior engineers and champion software engineering best practices