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Nuclera

Senior Software Engineer – Instrument

Nuclera

. Support the next stage of Nuclera’s growth as a key player in a small engineering team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in full lifecycle development of multi-technology products, particularly in life science and medical device equipment. Proficient in programming languages such as C and Python, with a strong focus on software quality and project management.

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Full Lifecycle DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsC Programming for STM32Software Quality ManagementProject Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills
C ProgrammingPython 3BashEmbedded LinuxYoctoDockerGitCI/CDStatic AnalysisReal-Time Control
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingTask PrioritizationCross-Functional TeamworkEffective Relationship ManagementClear Documentation
Tools & Technologies
GitlabJiraHardware-in-the-Loop TestingLAN NetworkingAltium
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelors’ Degree in Software EngineeringCurrent UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Life Science EquipmentMedical Device EquipmentSoftware ArchitectureDesign ControlsDMAICMicrofluidicsOpticsMachine LearningCybersecurityPCB Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber SecurityDockerJavaJavaScriptLinuxPythonReactRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the next stage of Nuclera’s growth as a key player in a small engineering team
  • Contribute to development of a new product platform and its support tools
  • Sustain current-generation Instrument and serve as the internal expert and primary point of contact for manufacturing and field support issues
  • Broaden skills and responsibilities over time to include other software languages and technologies, potentially electronics and PCB design
  • Deliver full lifecycle development and release management for prototypes, products, and support tools
  • Provide project plans covering tasks, dependencies, effort, cost, and resource allocation
  • Support risk identification, evaluation, and selection of risk response strategies
  • Execute work according to agreed priorities and plans, devise responses to problems and issues, and track and report progress, deliverables, schedules, and spend versus budget
  • Manage software quality according to agreed priorities and plans

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors’ Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar
  • 5+ years of full lifecycle development for multi-technology products developed to rigorous standards
  • Life science equipment / medical device equipment experience desired
  • Programming Languages: C for STM32 and Raspberry Pi Pico 2, python 3, Bash
  • Operating Systems / Frameworks: Embedded Linux / Yocto, Docker
  • Development Environment: Git / Gitlab / CI/CD, Jira
  • Software Quality: coding standards/static analysis, code/design review, testing - unit, integration, hardware-in-the-loop
  • Technologies: real-time control & monitoring (motion / mechanism functions & temperature control), embedded systems / electronics, LAN networking
  • Strong initiative, problem-solving, task prioritization, and end-to-end execution / completion
  • Effective relationship management, cross-functional teamwork, clear documentation, and presentation skills
  • Current UK driving licence
  • Willing and able to occasionally travel nationally / internationally on business as required
  • Desirable: C for SAM 4S / SAM D20, Java, Javascript / React, Torizon, PyQt 6, RTOS, VS Code, Claude AI, Software Architecture / UML, Design Controls, Stage-Gate Development, DMAIC, 8D, Microfluidics, Optics / Image Processing, Machine Learning / Neural Networks, Cybersecurity, PCB Design (Altium), GUI Design

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Company bonus scheme of 5%
  • Share option incentive scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance and cash plan
  • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced employer's pension contributions
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave
  • Investment in professional development and learning
  • Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office
  • Organised summer events for staff