Sr. Engineer, Software

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team, which is tasked to develop a world-class fully automated instrument system for high precision proteomic analysis. The candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of C# and experience in machine control. The individual should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Hands-on coding and long-term evolution of C# based control software for instruments, as well as Blazor web applications for post-analysis.


• Provide software solutions to improve the performance and reliability of complex mechanical, fluidic, and electromechanical instruments.


• Troubleshoot issues for system integration and system testing and verifications.


• Develop new software components; supporting, modifying, and maintaining systems and code developed by others.


• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and commercial teams to create instrument control software features.


• Work with marketing, product owners, and subject matter experts to identify requirements and develop product specifications for new generation products.


• Create proof-of-concept prototype codes to evaluate feasibility.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar, or equivilant combination of education and expereince.


• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in software development.


• Proficient .NET/C# application development experience.


• Experience in Git, issue tracking software like Jira, and continuous integration tools.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Self-motivation with a positive “can do” attitude and attention to details.


• Demonstrated experience to deliver results on multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile environment.


• Knowledge of firmware and device control software is preferred.


• Experience with AI agents for accelerating software development and debugging.


• Diagnostic equipment or services in the life sciences industry knowledge/experience preferred.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $155,000 - $180,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.