Cloud Software Engineer

Cloud Software Engineer
Billerica, MA
Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its vision is to lead the next era of precision biomarker science to power earlier detection, better decisions, and improved human health. Its mission is to make biology measurable at its most fundamental level, delivering earlier insight when it matters most. Across discovery to clinical applications, Quanterix empowers scientists and healthcare providers to improve patients' lives through detection and understanding of disease. Its proprietary Simoa® technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company®, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue-advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.
ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated Cloud Software Engineer, Scrum Lead, who will both lead Agile development practices and actively contribute to the design, development, and deployment of modern cloud applications. This hybrid role requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to guide engineering teams through efficient Agile processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys building scalable cloud services while fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the development team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Agile Leadership

• Serve as Scrum Lead for one or more Agile development teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove blockers and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
• Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to ensure clear backlog prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
• Track and report team progress using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint outcomes.
• Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices across the team.

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based software applications and services.
• Build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data services supporting modern web applications.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical design of distributed systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following modern engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborative design sessions.

Cloud & DevOps

• Build and maintain cloud-native applications using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, build, and deployment.
• Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Ensure applications meet standards for security, reliability, and scalability.
• Monitor system performance and support operational improvements.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with product management, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Help maintain a positive engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
• Mentor team members on Agile practices and modern software development techniques.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires BS/BA degree + 5 years of related experience, or MS/MA degree + 3 years of related experience.
• Experience serving as Scrum Lead or Agile facilitator in a software development team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C#, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and modern web frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.).
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
• Experience building secure, multi-tenant SaaS platforms.

EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Workplace location: Billerica; onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangement to be confirmed.
• Travel percentage 10%.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:

Our Technology:

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.

Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company®-bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya's spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode™ Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.
Our Commitment to Employees:

At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.

Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards.

Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change.

Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments.

Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.

We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.

Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay Range: $105,000 - $130,000 per year