Quanterix · 2 months ago
Principal Software Development Eng
Billerica, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expQuanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. The Principal Software Development Engineer is a senior member responsible for the architecture, design, development, and testing of Spatial Biology software products, while also serving as a liaison between the Software Team and other technical groups.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Demonstrate significant knowledge in overall design, development, and delivery of Akoya’s software solutions, particularly those used to interface with/control our instrument portfolio
Owns the design and development of significant portions of products, or entire small products themselves
Owns the interaction between the hardware and software; primary diagnostician for potential hardware/software issues
Capable of leading junior team members in construction and maintenance of the codebase
Provides technical support and solutions to junior team members
Works with minimal supervision; uses a wide degree of creativity and latitude to solve problems
Handles software releases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related area (Master's in related area preferred)
10+ years of experience in software development
Expert knowledge of programming in C#, C++
Extensive experience working with .NET Framework, WPF and Winform solutions
Experience with front and backend architecture (including authoring mockups as part of UI design)
Experience with Microsoft Development tools (Visual Studio, MSBuild, powershell)
Experience with various source code management systems (Github, Mercurial, Subversion)
Experience with Test Drive Development/Unit test technologies (NUnit, XUnit, MSTest)
Experience with Automation Test frameworks (FlaUI, Ranorex, Cypress)
Experience with one or more aspects of instrument control, such as image acquisition (frame grabbers), XYZ stage control, stepper motors/encoder control, and/or fluidics control(syringe pumps, etc.)
Familiarity with Agile development methodology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as team-building and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Previous experience as a principal or Sr Software Developer, with increasing responsibilities over time
Participate in cross-functional programs with the ultimate goal of developing products
Benefits
Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
401k plan with employer match
Unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees
Generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees
Equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
1:1 financial counseling/planning
Tuition Assistance
Free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees
Free snacks and drinks every day
Company
Quanterix
Quanterix is a biotechnology company that develops ultrasensitive biomarker detection for healthcare.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$533.3MKey Investors
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationT. Rowe PricebioMerieux
2022-03-29Grant
2021-02-08Post Ipo Equity· $287.5M
2020-08-06Post Ipo Equity· $97.6M
Leadership Team
Vandana Sriram
Chief Financial Officer
Darrin Crisitello
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2026-01-17
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