GenScript · 21 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expGenScript Biotech Corporation is a global biotechnology group committed to making humans and nature healthier through biotechnology. The Sr. Software Engineer will architect and develop software for an automated oligo synthesizer, overseeing the full-stack software infrastructure and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for instrument control software: design, implement, debug, test, and deploy across Java/Python/C++ codebases
Modernize and refactor legacy systems while ensuring backward compatibility with low level software + embedded firmware (custom PCB controller) and hardware messaging protocols
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, and IT to translate user feedback into scalable software improvements (UI/UX, performance, reliability)
Develop data analysis pipelines (Python scripts, databases) and real-time monitoring tools for high-speed acquisition and process optimization
Act as SME for software architecture: document APIs, mentor junior engineers, and align technical decisions with long-term product roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
6–8 years in full-stack software development for instrumentation/robotics/embedded systems
Expertise in Java: core codebase, multi-threaded code and GUI desktop applications (JavaFX or Swing)
Expertise in Java, Maven, NetBeans IDE and Mercurial
Expertise in Python: scripting, data analysis tools
Expertise in low-level comms protocols: USB, Serial, SPI, I2C
Expertise in microcontrollers/embedded firmware (hands-on debugging)
Expertise in GUI development (e.g., Java FX, Swing, Qt, or other modern frameworks)
Proven leadership in architecting complex systems (design patterns, version control, continuous improvement (CI) / continuous development (CD))
Balance technical rigor with end-user needs (scientists' workflows)
Communicate complex ideas clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Self-driven in ambiguous, R&D-paced environments
Benefits
Medical Insurance/ Vision Insurance/ Dental Insurance
401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Short Term Disability Insurance
New Child Leave
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays per year
Paid Sick Days (earned based on hours worked)
Compassionate Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Float day
Personal days
Free colleague meals during shift
Onsite massages Charis
Onsite gyms
Company
GenScript
GenScript USA, Inc. is a leading contract research organization (CRO) specialized in biological research and drug discovery/development
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-12-31IPO
Leadership Team
Larry Wang
Co-Founder & Board Director
Shiniu Wei
Chief Financial Officer
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