Infinitesima
Senior Developer (LabVIEW)
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Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semiconductors?
As a Senior Developer (LabVIEW), you will be building the real-time software that sits at the heart of our technology. You’ll be shaping how our systems control, measure and process data at high speed and high precision. If you enjoy owning complex technical problems and seeing your work run in production, this one’s for you.
Benefits
- Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
- Annual Leave: 25 days
- Additional Benefits:
- Death in service
- Private health care
- Personal pension contributions (4% with salary sacrifice)
- Generous EMI Share Scheme
Infinitesima is backed by global investors including Applied Ventures.
About the Role
As a Senior Developer (LabVIEW), you’re joining a small, specialist real-time software team. You’ll be designing, building, and maintaining LabVIEW code running on:
- NI PXI Real-Time Controllers
- Dual FlexRIO FPGAs
- Desktop-side VIs (Virtual Instruments)
- Post-processing tools
Your daily tasks include:
- Collaborating closely with systems, R&D, and applications engineers
- Taking ownership of complex technical challenges
- Writing production-ready code
Responsibilities
Here’s a typical day for a Senior Developer (LabVIEW) at Infinitesima:
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Design and development of LabVIEW RT software, covering:
- Data acquisition
- Control systems
- Communication between processes
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FPGA-based development (LabVIEW FPGA / FlexRIO) including:
- Signal conditioning
- Control loops
- Scanner drivers
- High-speed data pipelines
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RT–FPGA communication, managing:
- DMA (Direct Memory Access)
- Buffering
- Synchronisation mechanisms
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Code review processes to ensure compliance with:
- Architecture standards
- Quality and maintainability best practices
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Unit testing and CI/CD improvements, including:
- Writing unit tests
- Continuous integration contributions
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Agile workflows, participating in:
- 3-week sprint cycles
- Planning & retrospectives
- Daily stand-ups
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Collaborative projects with teams across:
- Systems engineering
- Research & development
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Support for testing activities, including:
- Software Development Engineers in Test (SQA) activities
- Simulation and hardware integration testing
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Knowledge sharing, ensuring:
- Clear technical documentation
- Up-to-date skills and know-how across the team
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Mentoring junior developers and promoting a culture of good engineering practices.
Requirements
Must-Have Experience
To thrive in this role, you should have:
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Production-level experience with LabVIEW software development
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Expertise in LabVIEW FPGA, including:
- Pipelining techniques
- Fixed-point arithmetic
- Target communication protocols
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Hands-on experience with NI hardware, such as:
- PXI systems
- Real-Time Controllers
- FPGA-based platforms
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Proficiency in writing structured, maintainable LabVIEW code
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Application of recognised LabVIEW design patterns
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Experience with Git in team workflows, covering:
- Branching strategies
- Pull requests
- Code reviews
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Debugging complex systems, across:
- Real-time environments
- FPGA-based systems
Nice-to-Have Skills
Peripheral but valuable expertise includes:
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Experience with Python for:
- Scripting
- Automation
- Data processing
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Practical understanding of:
- Precision measurement systems
- Optics or similar domains
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Control systems knowledge, including:
- PID tuning techniques
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Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP)
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Active engagement with:
- The LabVIEW community
- Open-source tools
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Relevant certifications, such as:
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD)
- Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA)
Education / Qualifications
- Degree in:
- Computer Science
- Engineering (or related field)
- Equivalent experience through:
- Hands-on development
- Relevant engineering projects
Infinitesima’s Five Cs
We seek candidates who embody our values:
- Customer Focused – Aligning work with end-user needs to deliver value.
- Caring – Providing support and fostering an environment where colleagues thrive.
- Collaborative – Open exchange of ideas and team problem-solving.
- Commitment – Taking ownership and demonstrating integrity in all tasks.
- Continuous Improvement – Willingness to learn, adapt, and innovate.
About Us
Infinitesima is a private company founded in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Bristol. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers works to:
ENable the next generation of semiconductor devices through high-performance hardware and software solutions.
We thrive on diversity—different perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas—and aim to build an inclusive, evolving workplace. If adjustments are needed during recruitment, we’re happy to accommodate.
Interview Process
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Location and Working Pattern
- On-site basis: Abingdon, Oxford, UK, for the first three months.
- After initial onboarding, flexible hybrid working is offered where possible.
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