Senior Software Engineer - Robotics

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• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS
  
  

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The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a visionary Senior Software Engineer to lead the evolution of sophisticated automation and robotic ecosystems. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will bridge the gap between complex hardware and intelligent software, driving the development of networked laboratory systems from initial concept to global production. You will play a pivotal part in modernizing life sciences technology, ensuring that precision robotics and seamless data integration empower the next generation of diagnostic discovery.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and deploy end-to-end software solutions for advanced robotic platforms, specifically focusing on high-precision liquid handling and instrument manipulation.
• Engineer critical diagnostic and bring-up utilities in partnership with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Synthesize technical requirements by engaging with product stakeholders and end-users to translate market needs into robust functional specifications.
• Champion the development of internal Java-based toolsets designed to streamline and standardize application programming across the department.
• Construct scalable backend architectures, encompassing RESTful web services, persistent database systems, and dynamic user interfaces.
• Resolve complex field performance issues by providing expert-level technical support and troubleshooting for live production environments.
• Elevate team standards through active participation in rigorous code reviews, architectural debates, and continuous process refinement.
• Execute all development within a strictly regulated ISO-certified quality framework to maintain the highest levels of safety and reliability.
  
  

What You Bring

• Educational Excellence: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Domain Expertise: 3 to 10 years of professional experience crafting application-tier software for industrial or laboratory automation environments.
• Hardware Fluency: Deep technical command of robotics, including servo motor control, pneumatic systems, sensors, and fieldbus communication.
• Advanced Java Stack: Mastery of Java and Object-Oriented Design (OOD), with a preference for Spring Boot, Hibernate, and real-time/embedded Java applications.
• Visionary Capabilities: Proven ability to implement machine vision algorithms for robotic guidance, automated inspection, and real-time feedback loops.
• Technical Versatility: Proficiency with modern development tools (Git, Maven, Docker) and various communication protocols (TCP/IP, Serial, ActiveMQ).
• Data Proficiency: Experience architecting relational or NoSQL database solutions and managing large-scale data migrations (ETL).
• Collaborative Mindset: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of thriving within multidisciplinary, cross-functional engineering squads.