Software Engineer

Software Engineer, Instrument Software

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Job Term: Full time (On-site)

The Opportunity

Picarro is seeking a Software Engineer, Instrument Software. Picarro’s novel and transformative instruments will be deployed in various applications, from semiconductor manufacturing to industrial emissions monitoring to air quality. Picarro analyzers use a combination of field programmable logic hardware, embedded and application processors.

You have expert-level knowledge of creating advanced instrument control software with Python and/or C, C++. You handle asyncio, threading, multiprocessing and interfacing with low-level drivers, firmware & hardware with ease. You understand the power and flexibility Python brings, but also its limitations. You are a stickler for testing and thrive on creating a clean and maintainable codebase.

You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture quickly into unknown areas, code and make the system work.

What you will be doing

• Hands-on coding of Python and C++ based control systems for our instruments
• Architecture and system design of next generation instruments
• Long-term evolution of our instrument codebase

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to development for the next generation of Picarro Analyzers, maintain and continuously improve current Analyzers.
• Work closely with scientists to help implement processing strategies for experimental hardware configurations.
• Design and develop embedded systems that fulfill Picarro’s strategic business goals and exceed customer expectations.
• Practice industry standard design, development, and testing process.
• Enable best-in-class software development practices and design approaches to all newly built products.
• Collaborate with and support other R&D and engineering teams in all development phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline with 8 years experience; OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in software development
• Experience leading software team(s) in a technical capacity
• Instrumentation system design & architecture
• Embedded Development
• Python3, Linux

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Control Systems Development Experience
• Firmware Development & EE knowledge (Digital & Analog Design)
• Experience using FPGA and/or DSP for high speed data acquisition is a strong plus.
• Rapid software prototyping & validation with attention to detail and engineering diligence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in optical absorption spectroscopy, laser-based instrumentation, gas phase physics, and gas phase physics desired.

Salary Range & Benefits

$170- $185K Annual. Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

About Picarro

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability.