Abselion
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The company
Abselion is a life science tools company headquartered in Cambridge, UK, working on the next generation of analytical technologies. We have developed a benchtop analytical instrument, called Amperia, which uses proprietary Redox Electrochemical Detection (RED) technology to quantify proteins and viral vectors directly from crude samples in minutes, without purification, and without specialist training.
We work with teams across protein expression, process development and in academia, biotech and pharma across the globe who are tired of waiting days for analytical results that should take minutes.
We are a team who care deeply about the science, move quickly, and believe that the best outcomes come from genuinely understanding and helping customers solve real problems.
The role
At Abselion we are looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the software powering our Amperia analytical instrument, with a strong focus on machine control and hardware integration.
You will work across the software stack, with particular emphasis on controlling and interfacing with instrumentation, firmware, and experimental workflows. Frontend and UI work is part of the role but not the primary focus.
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You will collaborate closely with lab scientists, electronics engineers, and mechanical engineers to translate experimental and hardware requirements into reliable, maintainable software. This includes working on real-time control, device communication, and ensuring robust operation of the system.
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working close to physical systems and hardware, and contributing to complex, evolving products in a multidisciplinary environment.
Your responsibilities
Machine control & system integration
- Contribute to development of software controlling instrumentation and experimental workflows
- Interface with firmware and hardware components (e.g. microcontrollers, sensors, actuators)
- Support implementation of reliable communication between software and devices
- Help diagnose and resolve issues across hardware-software boundaries
Product development
- Contribute to development of backend systems, data handling, and experiment execution
- Support rapid prototyping and iteration of new hardware and experimental features
- Assist in integrating new capabilities into the existing software platform
Requirements
- MEng or equivalent in; Computer Science/Software Engineering, Physics or engineering
- 2-5 years experience in software development in instrumentation or hardware-related environments
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, TypeScript
- Experience in machine control, embedded systems, or hardware integration
- A demonstrated ability to rapidly pick up new skills in context and apply them at a high level.
- Good understanding of git, automated build processes, and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
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What we offer
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly expanding company
- Be part of a step-change in life science instrumentation
- Working on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of biology, engineering, and data science
- Share option scheme
- Base salary between £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Most important of all, join a great team!
Start date
Immediate
Location
The role is full time on-site located in Cambridge, UK.
Application process
- First stage: Remote
- Second stage: Remote
- Third stage: In person
How to apply
Please fill in the application form on our Careers page and attach your CV in PDF format. We look forward to receiving your application.
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