Senior Software Engineer - Driver Developer (autonomous Lab)

Ginkgo Bioworks

Emeryville, California, United States
Base: $134,300.00 - $189,900.00; bonus/equity: com...
3 days onsite (with some teams potentially requiring 4-5 days per week)
5 years software development experience
Python programming expertise
Hardware driver development skills
Ginkgo Bioworks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software drivers for their autonomous lab systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in programming reliable physical real-time systems and a background in hardware integration

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and maintaining robust software drivers for Ginkgo's Catalyst stack that runs robotic lab systems.
  • Candidates must possess extensive experience with Python and low-level hardware communication protocols like RS-232 and USB.
  • The position offers a base salary range of $134,300.00 to $189,900.00 along with company stock awards and comprehensive benefits.

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Ginkgo Bioworks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software drivers for their autonomous lab systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in programming reliable physical real-time systems and a background in hardware integration.

Salary

Base: $134,300.00 - $189,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Company stock awards included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years software development experience
  • Python programming expertise
  • Hardware driver development skills
  • RS-232 USB TCP/IP protocol knowledge
  • Real-time system reliability focus

Nice-to-have

  • Laboratory automation domain knowledge
  • C# .NET Windows COM experience
  • OPC-UA SiLA2 protocol familiarity
  • Life science or chemistry background
  • Agile methodology and CI/CD proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or EE
  • 5+ years in hardware integration or embedded systems
  • Extensive Python programming experience

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