About the position
Bruker is one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Our high-performance products and high-value life science and diagnostic solutions are trusted by leading businesses, institutes, and scientists worldwide. We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, more than 9,700 employees at over 90 locations are working on this permanent challenge to make the world a better place. The FM Software group of the Nano Surfaces Business of Bruker Corporation in Madison, WI is looking for a Software Engineer to be integral in the development and testing of our world leading fluorescence microscopes. As a member of the software team you will test, analyze, document and debug instrument control software. Additionally, you will work closely with scientists and other engineering disciplines to develop and test new application software features and enhancements. This position requires a demonstration of cooperative teamwork, initiative, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Test, analyze, document and debug instrument control software.
- Work closely with scientists and other engineering disciplines to develop and test new application software features and enhancements.
- Demonstrate cooperative teamwork, initiative, and innovation.
Requirements
- Thorough working knowledge and broad experience using C#, C/C++ and .NET.
- Experience in layered software systems using object-oriented design for the development of production-level software tools and systems.
- Experience designing and coding large Windows based systems with low-latency real-time/non-real-time intuitive interactive software.
- Demonstrated ability in writing and documenting software designs, including user-facing documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate timeframes and set achievable milestones.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with other programming languages such as Java and Python.
- Experience in real-time instrumentation control of vision, motion control, digital signal processing and data acquisition systems used in microscopy, physics, chemistry, neuroscience, or microbiology.
- Experience designing component-based software using architecture layering for systems programming.
- Domain knowledge of Fluorescence Microscopy.
- Knowledge of image processing, convolutions, pattern recognition use, image filtering and segmentation, 3D visualization with OpenGL or Direct3D, and MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python libraries to support algorithms and analysis systems development.
- Knowledge of mathematics, physics, digital signal processing theory and implementation, control systems, algorithm principles & design, electronics, materials & optics to create new technologies and enhancements to existing systems.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Medical and dental plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
