Software Development Engineer IV – Windows Instrumentation, Automation

Bruker

Staff Software Engineer at Bruker developing Windows applications for advanced scientific instrumentation. Engaging in multithreaded software development, integration, and technical leadership within a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSanta Barbara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing complex production software for automated scientific instruments and semiconductor metrology systems, with a strong focus on multithreaded Windows applications using C#, .NET, WPF, and modern C++/STL. Proven ability to integrate software with hardware systems while leading technical investigations and providing direction across cross-functional teams.

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C# Application DevelopmentWindows Application DevelopmentMultithreaded Software DesignSoftware Integration with HardwareTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

C#.NETWPFModern C++STLObject-Oriented DesignAPI DesignDebuggingRefactoringAsynchronous Programming

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTechnical DirectionProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

VS CodeGitHub CopilotAI Coding AgentsData-Acquisition SystemsAutomation Equipment

Industry Keywords

Automated Scientific InstrumentsSemiconductor MetrologyReal-Time SystemsInteractive User InterfacesCross-Functional Team Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NETWPF

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, implement, debug, test, and deploy production software for automated scientific instruments and semiconductor metrology systems
Develop responsive, multithreaded Windows applications using C#, .NET, WPF, and modern C++/STL
Integrate desktop software with precision motion, nano-positioning, vision, data-acquisition, control, and automation subsystems
Design low-latency software that coordinates real-time hardware behavior with non-real-time workflows, data persistence, and intuitive interactive controls
Own architecture for new capabilities and guide their integration into a mature product codebase through sound interfaces, layering, refactoring, and incremental delivery
Diagnose complex behavior across software and hardware boundaries; lead technical investigations, articulate options and risks, and drive issues to resolution
Lead software integration and product deployments in partnership with applications, systems, hardware, test, and manufacturing engineering teams
Remain deeply hands-on while providing technical direction and raising engineering quality across a small cross-functional team
Use VS Code and AI coding agents as core engineering tools across the software development lifecycle while applying rigorous technical judgment to all generated work

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing complex production systems
3+ years of hands-on Windows application development using both C#/.NET/WPF and modern C++/STL
Strong object-oriented design, API design, debugging, and refactoring skills in a substantial existing codebase
Demonstrated experience designing and debugging multithreaded, asynchronous, and performance-sensitive Windows software
Experience integrating software with hardware, instruments, robotics, automation equipment, or other physical systems with timing and reliability constraints
Experience building interactive desktop user interfaces and the underlying application, data, and device-control layers
Demonstrated architecture ownership and technical leadership across subsystem or product boundaries
Meaningful, regular use of GitHub Copilot or comparable AI coding agents on production software
Ability to collaborate clearly with engineers and domain experts, communicate designs and risks, and lead technical work without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical and dental plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays