Software Engineer

The company

At Abselion we're on a mission to revolutionize protein research. Our vision is to empower scientists to focus on discovery and innovation, not tedious manual tasks. We have created Amperia, a compact, affordable benchtop solution designed to simplify protein research for everyone. Amperia helps researchers to develop the medicine of the future, find the best ways to produce novel biomolecules, and ensure that medicine is always safe and efficacious.

We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of biotechnology and engineering. We value a flat hierarchy, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and follow their passion. We are supported by some of the leading investors and companies in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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.

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

• Software quality and maintenance

• Maintain and improve existing codebase

• Fix bugs and improve system robustness

• Contribute to unit and system testing

• Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and constraints

• Contribute to technical discussions and solution design

Requirements

• MEng or equivalent in; Computer Science/Software Engineering, Physics or engineering

• 2-5 years experience in software development in 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

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 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 attachyour CV in PDF format. We look forward to receiving your application.