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Senior Biotech Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer Manager

Norwood, MA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Software Engineer Manager will also help bring biotechnology software development capabilities in-house and support the execution of Novas software strategy across additional product platforms.

Software Engineer Manager

Norwood, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Software Engineer Manager will also help bring biotechnology software development capabilities in-house and support the execution of Nova's software strategy across additional product platforms.

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$198 - $215/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Mateo, CA ... Candidates with prior experience in biotech, life sciences, or scientific software may be ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Mateo, CA ... Candidates with prior experience in biotech, life sciences, or scientific software may be ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$19K - $215K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

BigHat Biosciences is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This ... Candidates with prior experience in biotech, life sciences, or scientific software may be ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

BigHat Biosciences is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This ... Candidates with prior experience in biotech, life sciences, or scientific software may be ...

Senior Software Engineer IV

Hollywood, FL · On-site +1

$112K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Software Engineer IV - STARLIMS Remote, U.S.| Full Time | R&D STARLIMS provides leading ... biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, petrochemical refineries and oil & gas ...

Senior Software Engineer IV

Hollywood, FL · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Software Engineer IV - STARLIMS Remote, U.S.| Full Time | R&D STARLIMS provides leading ... biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, petrochemical refineries and oil & gas ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... performance software used daily by world-class researchers. As a senior engineer, you will be ... Exposure to biotech, life sciences, or R&D workflows WHAT YOU WILL LOVE AT MITHRL * High ownership ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... performance software used daily by world-class researchers. As a senior engineer, you will be ... Exposure to biotech, life sciences, or R&D workflows WHAT YOU WILL LOVE AT MITHRL * High ownership ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $184K/yr

Job Summary : BigHat Biosciences is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their ... biotech, life sciences, laboratory environments, or scientific software, where domain knowledge ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will help build, scale, and evolve the Mithrl product, owning ... biotech, life sciences, or R&D workflows Company : Mithrl is a software development company that ...

Senior Software Engineer IV

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, petrochemical refineries and oil & gas ... The Senior Software Engineer IV will own architecture, design, and engineering of core STARLIMS ...

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How much do senior biotech software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior biotech software engineer in the United States is $143,292.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $161,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Biotech Software Engineer vs Biotech Software Developer?

AspectSenior Biotech Software EngineerBiotech Software Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or related fields; experience preferredBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related fields; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, pharmaceutical firmsSoftware development teams within biotech or pharma companies
Industry UsageDesigns and develops biotech-specific software, algorithms, and data analysis toolsDevelops software applications for biotech research and data management

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Senior Biotech Software Engineers typically lead projects, have more advanced skills, and handle complex biotech software solutions, while Biotech Software Developers focus on coding and supporting software development under supervision. Both roles are essential in biotech industries, but the senior role involves greater expertise and leadership.

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Infographic showing various Senior Biotech Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,292 per year, or $68.9 per hour.

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Software Engineer Manager to lead a local software development team supporting new product development for Novas osmometer platforms. This role will provide on-site leadership in Norwood for the completion of the OsmoPRO Next project and the development of the OsmoPrime and OsmoTECH XT Multi instruments. The Software Engineer Manager will also help bring biotechnology software development capabilities in-house and support the execution of Novas software strategy across additional product platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong software developer and early-career manager with experience leading medical device software through the complete product lifecycle, from development and commercial release through ongoing field support. This position is expected to manage approximately four employees and may oversee both Software Engineering and Software Quality Assurance functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a local team of software engineers supporting osmometer new product development.
  • Provide technical and managerial leadership for the completion of the OsmoPRO Next project and the development of the OsmoPrime and OsmoTECH XT Multi instruments.
  • Manage software development activities throughout the complete medical device product lifecycle, including design, development, verification, validation, commercial release, and post-market support.
  • Ensure software development activities comply with ISO 13485 requirements and applicable medical device quality system procedures.
  • Guide the design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance of embedded and application software.
  • Provide technical direction across embedded Linux, C#/.NET, SQL, C++, and Qt-based software environments.
  • Partner with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and project leadership to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant products.
  • Establish clear project priorities, resource plans, development schedules, and team objectives.
  • Monitor project execution, identify technical and scheduling risks, and drive timely resolution of issues.
  • Lead software design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting activities, and root-cause investigations.
  • Ensure software requirements, architecture, design documentation, test records, and traceability are complete and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support the continued development of an in-house biotechnology software platform and the integration of software capabilities associated with planned business growth and acquisition activity.
  • Recruit, coach, mentor, and evaluate software engineering team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Support the management and coordination of Software Engineering and Software Quality Assurance resources.
  • Promote consistent development practices, continuous improvement, and effective knowledge sharing across the software organization.

Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience developing software for regulated medical devices in an ISO 13485 environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting software through the complete medical device product lifecycle, including commercial release and field support.
  • Software development experience with embedded Linux, C#/.NET, SQL, C++, and Qt.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance.
  • Experience leading or managing software engineers required.
  • Experience managing or collaborating closely with Software Quality Assurance preferred.
  • Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with team management, project planning, and employee development.
  • Knowledge of medical device software development processes, design controls, risk management, requirements traceability, verification, and validation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution within a regulated product development environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.
  • Capacity to lift and carry up to [2550] pounds as required
  • Able to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
  • Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

  • Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Competitive 401k company match
  • Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Generous Tuition reimbursement
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development, engagement and events
  • Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
  • Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in Norwood, MA office - 4 days/week on-site, 1 day/week remote after initial onboarding period

Targeted Salary Range: $160k-$185k

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, were not just building instruments, were powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Novas cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, were setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, were building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, youll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore whats next with us at novabiomedical.com

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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