Senior Software Engineer C++

Senior Software Engineer C++
At MaxWell Biosystems, we innovate the future of electrophysiology by developing cutting-edge technologies for neural activity recording. Our platform includes the software MaxLab Live, a custom-designed integrated circuit, and an FPGA-based data acquisition system that generates vast amounts of data when electrically imaging neu-ronal tissue. These data are processed, analyzed, and visualized in real-time.
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer C++ to join our interdisciplinary team, helping us develop novel tools for neuroscience research and drug discovery.
Your Mission
Write elegant and maintainable code for our high-performance data acquisition and analysis software
Design and implement next generation UX and data visualizations
Design and implement software APIs, and work with application scientists to optimize software interfaces
Improve robustness and reliability of the codebase and devote time to polishing products and systems
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members
Contribute your own ideas in our agile development process
Our Current Tech Stack
C++ - we aim to write maintainable and fast code to provide data analysis and visualizations in real time
Qt - we embrace Qt for all our user interfaces
Python - our analysis algorithms are relying on the Python data science stack
Linux and bash
CMake, OpenGL, boost, hdf5, ... and more
Your Profile
Proven track record as a software engineer with 5+ years of experience
Strong background in systems programming
Strong programming skills in C++, familiarity with modern C++ standards
Experience with network programming, server client applications
Experience with LLM-assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude)
Knowledge in Linux, Bash and Python
Great teammate, entrepreneurial mindset
Keen to help create a positive, supportive, engaging team environment
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Experience with some of the following topics is a plus:
o Experience with data analysis and visualization
o Experience in UI/UX design with Qt
o Experience with OpenGL
o Experience with agile development approaches
o Curiosity about neuroscience applications
Why Join Us?
Be part of an international and multidisciplinary team at the forefront of neuroscience and technology
Work on challenging projects that combine biology, computation, and engineering
Help develop cutting-edge tools that advance neuroscience research and drug discovery
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