About the position
Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Software Engineer to join our Lab Analytics organization. This position is a hybrid position in Goleta, California location. In this role, you will help develop software solutions that support multi-angle light scattering (MALS), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and field-flow fractionation (FFF), and partical analysis systems. These systems are used globally to characterize macromolecules and nanoparticles in solution, supporting research in biopharmaceutical, academic, and industrial settings. You will work as part of an agile, cross-functional team building modern informatics platforms that enhance laboratory workflows and scientific discovery. This is a full stack development role ideal for someone with a few years of experience who is eager to grow their skills in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software across the stack.
- Assist in translating product requirements into technical tasks and implementation plans.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with QA and automation engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve software issues across the application stack.
- Participate in code reviews and learn from senior team members.
- Contribute to crafting documentation and user support materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- 2-4 years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficiency in C#, .NET, and object-oriented programming.
- Familiarity with C++ and its use in performance-critical applications.
- Understanding of multi-threading and asynchronous programming.
- Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases.
- Exposure to Agile development practices and TDD.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with Python.
- Familiarity with F# or other functional programming languages.
- Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision libraries.
- Familiarity with scientific instrumentation or laboratory software.
Benefits
- Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation.
- Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
