Software Engineer

LocationCambridge, England - On-Site

Job ID R0007361 Date posted 10/16/2026

Job Description Summary

At STEMCELL Technologies, we build next-generation high-throughput cell sorters for clinical and research use. We're seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop, maintain, and extend our software, which controls our instruments and supports GMP-compliant workflows.

You'll be joining at a pivotal stage for the company, contributing to the ongoing development of the GMP instrument software, playing a role in the design and implementation of our next-generation sorter, and developing custom tools to support our in-house manufacturing and test automation processes.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer or post-PhD researcher looking to work in a fast-moving commercial environment.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application features in our instrument software and in-house manufacturing rigs
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to refine requirements, solve technical challenges, and implement effective solutions
• Contribute to GMP-compliant software development, including clear documentation, testing, and certifications
• Write robust, maintainable, and well-tested code in line with internal standards, participating in design reviews and working closely with our multidisciplinary team

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a physical science with 2-6 years of professional software development experience or equivalent in a research (e.g. MSc or PhD) setting
• Proficiency in C and preferably one other language (Python, Java, C#, or C++), with experience developing desktop applications and interfacing with hardware
• Strong understanding of modular design, modern software engineering practices, Git, collaborative development, testing, documentation, and software verification
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player, able to understand wider system context and contribute to implementation decisions
• Interest or experience in scientific software, instrumentation, FPGA programming, or advanced medical and life science technologies; familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GAMP5, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 26262) and coding standards (e.g., MISRA C), including regulatory documentation, is an asset

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

£36,800.00 - £49,800.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include health benefits, retirement savings, and more (depending on region).