What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer position at IDEXX?
IDEXX is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer within our Instrument Software Research and Development group to create embedded solutions to control the operation of electro-mechanical subsystems. We operate in a complex, innovative, and exciting culture, utilizing an Agile framework. Our small autonomous teams routinely inspect and adapt to accelerate our ability to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers.
This is a hybrid position with two days per week spent collaborating in the Westbrook, Maine IDEXX Headquarters campus.
Instrument Software directly contributes to the real-time care of companion animals by bringing premium bench top clinical analyzers to life with full-stack embedded solutions. These analyzers ensure the health and well-being of animals, simplify the workflow of veterinary technicians, and enable the success of veterinary businesses of all sizes. Our team operates in a fast-paced, agile environment. We strive for fast feedback in our development cycles and seek to continuously learn and adapt. IDEXX corporate culture embraces work-life balance with flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and active communities such as GEEXX, that foster creativity and individualism through social movie and game nights. Visit to learn more about Software at IDEXX.
What you can expect as a Senior Software Engineer with IDEXX...
Leverage your knowledge of Linux embedded systems, C, C , and Python in all phases of software development ranging from prototype development in collaboration with scientists and instrumentation engineers, integration, and product development with software development engineers, as well as ensuring the maintainability and scalability of software produced
Collaborate with product owners and senior developers to understand business requirements, conduct research, and hold frequent reviews and demonstrations to ensure feature development meets feature and performance requirements
Use clear communication for translating complex technical software information to peers on cross-functional project teams. Reviews the implementations and designs of other developers, including code and documentation to ensure that established requirements and coding standards are met. Provide visibility and predictability to the rest of the business in the development and delivery of software
To work proactively with the architectural review board to review designs and implementations to ensure that standards for quality, clarity, maintainability, scalability, and performance are met
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team environment, utilizing agile development methods, test-driven development, automated testing, and continuous integration. This includes troubleshooting systems and identifying root causes, along with corrective actions to address issues that customers may be experiencing in the field
You will participate in discussions and initiatives around implementing best practices, upgrading tools, process improvements, and training. Provides input and makes recommendations to streamline development and improve quality
Assert your technical leadership on project teams, mentor junior developers, and promote healthy team dynamics in a collaborative environment
Use your knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, OO programming, and design to research technologies and tools relevant to the strategic direction of the company and department as requested
What you'll need to succeed :
5 or so years of experience working in the embedded engineering space hopefully as a Software Engineer or similar
Usually a, Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering fits this role best, but we are open to different combinations of education and experience- don't let this qualification hold you back from applying
Experience in Embedded Engineering is a must have for this role
Experience with Linux, C, C , and Python are also important to succeed in this role
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.
A significant portion of our growth is happening all across Europe and with growth comes opportunity! We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. Our company culture is built on our unified commitment to our mission and our offices are rich with a diversity of languages, cultures, and ways of working.
Have we piqued your interest and are ready to learn more? Apply today so that we can connect with you.
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