Systems Software Engineer

Danaher Corporation • Carlsbad, CA • 11h ago

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems , one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics - we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job ; you're becoming part of a passionate team that know s every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible.

The Software Systems Engineer for Leica Biosystems is responsible for system-level software integration, requirements, interfaces, cybersecurity considerations, and ensuring traceability and configuration management across systems and products. This position is part of the Engineering department located in Vista, California and will be on-site. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Software Team and report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, responsible for software development, document and configuration discipline, and system interfaces and interoperability. If you thrive in an impactful multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class Engineering organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., AI code completion/review assistance) to improve productivity and code quality while applying sound engineering judgment, secure coding practices, and appropriate review rigor.

Drive automation for integration, build, verification support, and engineering workflows-identifying manual pain points and implementing scripts/tools to reduce cycle time and defects.

Perform system-level software integration, including software requirements, interfaces, and cybersecurity considerations across the product ecosystem.

Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and continuously improve-seeking feedback, expanding skills in systems engineering, cybersecurity fundamentals, and modern software practices, and applying new knowledge to deliver better outcomes.

Support DevOps and CI/CD practices for system builds and deployments, enabling reliable, repeatable integration and release workflows.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, STEM field or equivalent

2+ years Software Engineering experience or equivalent

Experience with Configuration Management systems and processes

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Ability to travel - 10% travel, overnight, customer visits and conferences

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Familiarity with agile software development in a scrum or similar project management environment

Experience with Linux based software development tools and build environments including CMake

Familiarity with design change within a quality management system

Familiarity with medical product development environment (FDA, ISO) with exposure to design control regulations

The salary range for this role is $84,000 - $120,000 USD Annual. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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