Device Integrations Engineer

Automata

Software Engineer developing drivers for lab automation at Automata. Contributing to the integration of complex lab systems and enhancing scientific research capabilities.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GRPCPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and writing code of software systems as required by the product function
Supporting users of the software systems with any issues they encounter
Writing test scenarios and carries out testing of integrated systems that include software
Reviewing the code of peers to ensure software engineering best practices are followed
Delivering of our instrument drivers to our customers
Owning of entire pieces of work and deliver them by providing reliable problem-solving, identifying and proposing resolutions to critical issues
Suggests alternative solutions to customer problems based on available information

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience with driver development, preferably in the biotech industry.
Experience with integrated systems or embedded systems
Highly collaborative approach to developing software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ideal skills; Python, Protobuf, REST APIs, gRPC, TCP/IP, serial interface
Experience in start-up environments
Located in greater Boston (US HQ)
Willingness to travel as-needed for customer projects and complex troubleshooting
Nice to have: Experience with enterprise software platforms, integrations with lab systems (ELN, LIMS), etc.
Experience in start-up environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare 🩺 Competitive healthcare for you and your family
401k 💰 We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan
Well-being budget ☀️ Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies
Holiday 🏖 30 days + 10 federal holidays
Additional leave days ☺️ Time off for dependents, 'Me days', birthdays and volunteering days off
Birthday trees 🌳 Planting a tree for every employee on their birthday, every year
Paid sick leave 🏥 10 days paid sick leave to stay home and focus on rest and recovery
Mental health support 🧠 Access the therapy for you and your family through Spill
Career progression frameworks 💫 Each department & discipline has a progression framework

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Hard Skills & Tools

driver developmentPythonProtobufREST APIsgRPCTCP/IPserial interfaceintegrated systemsembedded systemssoftware testing

Soft Skills

collaborative approachproblem-solvingcommunication skills