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Staff Software Engineer

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Software Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 108,000.00 - 179,000.00 per year

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Our work has real-world impact, and we support each other in achieving career goals.

We are searching for a skilled Software Engineer to be a key contributor crafting the software for new scientific instruments to aid ground breaking scientists. As part of an innovative software team that develops software that controls a laboratory instrument and allows the scientist full interaction with instrument features. We work closely with both the hardware and lab automation engineering teams developing the instrument. You will architect and implement sophisticated solutions within a full stack environment from serial port communication to Blazor UX implementation.

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The Day-to-Day

You have well-practiced problem-solving skills to craft solutions in a greenfield technical landscape. You will work within and implement design patterns to ensure the code is maximally extensible to future use while being maximally closed to changes. You will be a tech lead on the team given specific areas of the code to... architect, implement, and test new business logic, UX controls, and hardware control. You will also help direct more junior developers in their day-to-day work. In addition, you will assist in refactoring work recently done by your colleges, and help your team do the same.

  • Help lead the architecture and feature implementation within a mostly-new code base to build and extend functionality
  • Develop novel UX, implementing the design provided by an in-house UI/UX design team
  • Perform all phases of software development including design, implementation, testing, integration, maintenance of software for the team's instruments
  • Development and support of GUI, analysis, communications, and instrument control software
  • Integration of algorithms & mathematical functions for identification and quantification of data collected by instruments
  • Coordinate with laboratory engineers to translate scientific research needs into new products by helping to establish product requirements and build acceptance criteria for your colleagues via Azure Dev Ops.

How will you get there?

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Bioengineering (with software focus), similar education. Equivalent experience may be considered
  • 7+ years of C#.NET experience (pay rate commensurate with experience)
  • Knowledge of current software development methodologies
  • Experience using source control (ie, GitHub) and CI

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in WPF/UWP/Win UI development
  • Experience in developing desktop software for instrumentation control
  • College coursework in biology, chemistry, or fluidics
  • Knowledge of computer architecture and low-level design.
  • Past people management experience for a small development team
  • Experience in life sciences and product development
  • Ability to work in an agile environment

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

  • Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
  • Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
  • May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Colorado is $108,000.00-$179,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Fort Collins, CO, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01274915
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program