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Join the Madison Peptide Therapeutics (MPT) Engineering team as an Instrumentation Software Engineer and help shape the future of cutting-edge peptide array synthesis technology. In this role, you'll work alongside talented engineers and scientists to maintain, enhance, and innovate across our fleet of advanced synthesizers in a fast-paced biotech research environment. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of software, hardware, and science. You'll bring your expertise in Windows C# and/or Linux C++ development to design and improve software that interfaces with instrumentation hardware such as sensors, actuators, pumps, motors, cameras, and other electronic devices. Your work will directly support the operation, performance, and data visibility of internally developed laboratory equipment. 

You'll also contribute to workflow software that enables operators to efficiently set up and run instruments, as well as tools that support the quality system. Working in a collaborative Agile team, you'll help deliver high-quality solutions that increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve product quality - making a meaningful impact on both the team and the science. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and/or Linux software solutions that enhance internally developed peptide array synthesizers. 

• Apply expertise across software design, programming languages, machine control, data integration, and data analysis/visualization tools. 

• Perform software testing and validation to ensure quality, reliability, and performance. 

• Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of software applications in a biotech manufacturing environment. 

• Follow team development practices, including version control, coding standards, code review, and documentation. 

• Design and conduct experiments, engineering studies, or models to characterize system behavior and inform design decisions. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including scientists, electrical and mechanical engineers, operations managers, and IT staff, to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions. 

• Communicate effectively with engineering leadership and peers through verbal and written updates. 

• Adhere to corporate and divisional standards, including code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and software development lifecycle requirements. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with two years of experience.

• Proficiency in either: 

• C#, .NET, and Windows Forms desktop application development in Visual Studio, or 

• C++ development in a Linux environment. 

• 1+ years of experience developing software for laboratory, scientific, or medical instrumentation. 

• Understanding of software architecture and core technical concepts, including: 

• Service-oriented architecture 

• Multithreading, semaphores, and mutual exclusion 

• XML and JSON messaging 

• Familiarity with software development methodologies and a commitment to Agile practices. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with electronics and embedded systems 

• Experience interfacing with devices via RS232, RS485, or TCP/IP. 

• Experience integrating with Tecan, Hamilton, or similar liquid handling robots. 

• Proficiency in Python or Java. 

• Experience with AI-assisted software development and/or machine learning. 

• Experience with Git and GitHub for source code management. 

• Experience with one or more database types, including relational, graph, or time-series databases. 

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. 

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

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

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

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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