Lila Sciences · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Driver Development
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $160K/yrLila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. They are seeking a dedicated Instrument Driver Developer to develop robust software drivers for robotics and automation hardware, ensuring reliable integration and performance. The role involves testing, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Life ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Driver Development: Develop robust software drivers to enable communication between robotics and automation hardware (e.g., robotic arms, liquid handlers, sensors) and the control software, ensuring reliable and efficient hardware integration
System Integration: Seamlessly integrate drivers with existing automation frameworks and robotics control systems, ensuring compatibility and stability across multiple platforms
Testing and Debugging: Perform rigorous testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of drivers to identify, isolate, and rectify performance issues, bugs, and compatibility challenges
Technical Documentation: Create, update, and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for driver interfaces, APIs, and integration methods, facilitating ease of use by internal teams and end-users
Collaboration and Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, and end-users, providing technical support and resolving integration challenges promptly
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Python programming is essential
Experience with hardware integration and device driver development, especially in robotics or automation contexts
Solid understanding of operating systems such as Linux or Windows
Demonstrated ability in debugging and problem-solving hardware-software integration issues
Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git
Preferred
Experience in developing software for laboratory automation systems or robotics used in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or similar industries
Familiarity with event-driven architectures, embedded systems, or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing pipelines)
Previous exposure to technologies such as Kafka, gRPC, Protobuf, Akka, or ROS
Interest or experience in compiler technologies, runtime optimization, or integrating complex algorithms into production systems
Experience working directly with end-users (e.g., scientists, laboratory technicians), using feedback to drive product improvements
Background or exposure in user-centered or human factors design principles
Benefits
Bonus potential
Generous early equity
Company
Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
Founded in 2023
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
NVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
2025-03-10Seed· $200M
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