Software Engineer - Machine Control / Automation

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 DOE

We are working with a cutting‑edge technology company developing advanced scientific instrumentation within the life sciences sector. This is a hands‑on Software Engineer role where you will be working on real‑world systems, developing software that directly interacts with machinery, sensors, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Developing software to control and interface with complex machinery
• Integrating sensors, motors, and embedded systems
• Building data acquisition and processing systems
• Improving system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Working closely with software, electronics, and mechanical teams

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++ or C#
• Experience working on real‑world systems (automation, robotics, embedded or hardware‑integrated softw...