Engineer III, Software

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and help develop innovative software solutions for scientific instruments. You'll work on advanced technologies that enable breakthrough research in fields like semiconductors, life sciences, and materials analysis. As a Software Engineer III, you'll design and implement sophisticated software applications that control our electron microscopes and analytical instruments, helping customers make discoveries that improve lives worldwide. Working in an agile environment with international teams, you'll contribute to technical innovation while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and domain experts across multiple disciplines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in software development in a commercial environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong proficiency in modern C++, C#, VB.NET, or Python development
• Expertise in object-oriented design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and support team members
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git, GitHub
• Proficiency in automated testing and test-driven development
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization, virtual servers, and build servers
• Ability to understand complex technical and scientific requirements
• Background in scientific applications development
• Good understanding of Serial communication protocols, industrial protocols (OPC-UA), MOD-Bus and connectivity.
• Moderate understanding of hardware and basic electronics, troubleshooting, documentation
• Basic project management experience, including cross-functional coordination and planning
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a multi-functional matrix environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with spectrometry or related analytical techniques
• Ability to travel occasionally (5–10%) for collaboration with global teams
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal