Junior Software Developer

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

The Bruker AXS-Electron Microscopy division currently has an opening for a Junior Software Developer to support the development of high-performance scientific instrumentation software. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with our engineers and scientists developing one of the most powerful commercial electron microscopes in the world, enabling cutting-edge materials science and microscopy research. The successful candidate will be part of a small, experienced team based in Kirkland, Washington working on the software integration of new and existing electronics control boards-from design and implementation to testing and deployment.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career developer with a passion for learning and a strong interest in scientific or technical software. The role provides excellent scope for growth, mentorship, and technical challenge.

This position is full-time onsite located in Kirkland, WA.


Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electronics, hardware, and software teams to develop software support for new electronics boards for the microscope
• Write and maintain clean, reliable, and efficient code primarily in C++
• Test new developments either locally on specific test rigs or directly on the electron microscopes
• Participate in pair programming, code reviews and design discussions with other software and electronics engineers
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs reported by engineers or uncovered during internal testing
• Contribute to documentation of new and existing designs

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelors level degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in C++
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Enthusiasm for solving real-world problems and working on long-term technical challenges

Desirable:
• Experience writing code interfacing to electronics
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., SVN), modern software development workflows
• A proactive positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new tools, technologies, and scientific concepts
• A passion for Physics and supporting broader scientific research

This is an opportunity to join a team at the intersection of science and software, contributing to tools used by researchers across the world. If you're excited by the idea of writing software that helps push the boundaries of materials science and microscopy, we'd love to hear from you.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $71,100 and $127,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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