Staff Software Engineer, Instrument Software

About the role

10x Genomics was founded to deliver powerful and reliable tools that fuel key scientific discoveries and drive exponential progress in our mastery of biology to advance human health. Our talented team has a distinguished record of creating innovative instruments, reagents, and software that analyze biological systems at a resolution that matches the complexity of biology.

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Instrument Software team.

You have expert-level knowledge of creating advanced instrument control software with C, C++, Python and/or Rust. You handle asyncio, threading, multiprocessing and interfacing with low-level drivers, firmware & hardware with ease. You understand the power and flexibility Python brings, but also its limitations. You are a stickler for testing and thrive on creating a clean and maintainable codebase.

You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm, you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture quickly into unknown areas, code and make the system work.

What you will be doing

• Hands-on coding of Python and C++ based control systems for our instruments
• Architecture and system design of next generation instruments
• Long-term evolution of our instrument codebase
• Mentoring of team members

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline with 8 years experience; OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in software development
• Experience leading software team(s) in a technical capacity
• Instrumentation system design & architecture
• Modern C++
• Embedded Development
• Python3
• Linux

Preferred skills and experience

• Control Systems Development
• Firmware Development & EE knowledge (Digital & Analog Design)
• Rapid software prototyping & validation with attention to detail and engineering diligence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Background in biology and DNA sequencing is not required. Interest in the field is.