Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, and debugging of software programs related to the Biomek automated liquid handling systems.  

This role involves working directly with customers to gather requirements, as well as solving problems through verification and testing using actual laboratory instruments. 

In addition, the position includes responsibility for work estimation and project management. 

This position reports to the Head of the Automation & Genomics Division and is based at the Tokyo headquarters (Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo). The role also involves collaboration with the R&D software team in Indianapolis, Indiana, including participating in code reviews and attending training sessions. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Apply critical and logical thinking to analyze ambiguous requirements, break down complex problems, and make sound technical decisions 

• Prototype, design, implement, test, and maintain software for laboratory and medical research devices 

• Work hands-on with real hardware, supporting device control, debugging, and system integration 

• Collaborate with global R&D, architecture, and standards teams while independently owning deliverables 

• Take ownership of a newly established role in Japan and act as a self-starter, proactively identifying problems and driving solutions while helping to define the role’s scope, ways of working, and impact in an environment with limited predefined structure 

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• 5+ years of professional software development experience 

• Strong foundation in object-oriented programming and ability to quickly learn new languages, frameworks, and internal platforms as needed 

• Proven critical and logical thinking skills, with the ability to reason through complex technical challenges and propose practical solutions 

• Clear technical communication skills and effective collaboration in distributed teams 

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 

• Programming languages and technologies such as Python, C#, C++, Delphi, WPF,  or HTML 

• Integration of software with physical hardware, laboratory instruments, or automation systems 

• Working in R&D or integration-focused teams that collaborate closely with central architecture or platform groups