Hiring: Senior Software Engineer Company: Oxford Instruments plc Location: Santa Barbara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:35:39 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C#, C++, PLC, Product Management, Python, R, REST, gRPC About the job Experience: •8+ years of professional software development experience. Required Skills: •Oxford Instruments Asylum Research is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to support the development of our critical next-generation AFM software platform. This platform is enabling more automated, intuitive, and high-performance nanoscale measurements. •The Senior Software Engineer will bring strong C# development skills, along with experience with complex architecture and a proven ability to solve highly technical challenges. •This individual will collaborate closely with Product Management, Applications Scientists, Engineering, and R&D teams to expand instrument capabilities, enhance automation, support API development, and improve the overall customer experience. •Design, develop, test, and maintain software for Atomic Force Microscopy systems. •Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the Ergo software platform. •Implement new measurement modes, tools, and workflows. •Develop software architectures for instrument control, automation, and data acquisition. •Develop APIs to allow remote control capabilities. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. •Advanced proficiency in C# including expertise in software architecture and asynchronous programming. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. •Excellent communication and teamwork skills. •AFM or scientific instrumentation experience. •Python or gRPC development experience. •Design for usability and customer experience. Compensation: •$150,000 - $180,000 / year •Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!