Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Syracuse, NY

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

What You’ll Own and Drive

• Champion the full application stack—Node.js and Express back-end services and AngularJS front-end

•  Architect and evolve event-driven systems for instrument control and orchestration

•  Build and enhance rich data visualizations—chromatograms, gauges, fit charts

•  Push the boundaries of scientific computing—peak detection, calibration curve fitting, and data processing

•  Lead the charge on AI-powered development tools to accelerate delivery and raise code quality

•  Spot and seize opportunities to integrate AI/ML capabilities into the platform

•  Define and execute a migration strategy to move the platform toward a modern front-end framework—without breaking what’s running on real instruments today

What You Bring

•  Strong JavaScript (ES5/ES6) and Node.js/Express experience—REST APIs, event-driven architecture, npm

•  Front-end experience with AngularJS 1.x or similar legacy SPA frameworks

•  Experience with a modern front-end framework (Angular 2+, React, or Vue)—you’ll help chart the path forward

•  Python proficiency for scientific data processing (pandas, NumPy/SciPy)

•  Comfortable maintaining and improving a long-lived codebase

•  Hands-on with AI-assisted development workflows

•  Strong Linux experience

•  A self-starter with infectious energy

Even Better If You Have

•  Experience migrating AngularJS 1.x applications to a modern framework

•  Data visualization experience (Highcharts, D3, Canvas)

•  Docker and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines)

•  Domain knowledge in analytical chemistry or scientific instrumentation

Education and Experience Required

BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

5+ years of professional software development experience

The expected salary range for this position is between $110,000 and $150,000 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10% as well as 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule). 

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment.   Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us.careers@inficon.com.

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.