Software Engineer, DevOps

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We are an AI‑led, platform‑driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry‑leading organisations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 22 consecutive quarters of growth with $406.2M in Q2 FY26 revenue, up 4.2% Q‑o‑Q and 17.6% Y‑o‑Y growth. Our 26,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

We have been named the fastest‑growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next‑generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

About Position:

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will also provide technical leadership: mentoring junior engineers, driving best practices in code reviews and design discussions, and leading initiatives to modernize our software stack. You’ll have the opportunity to introduce modern engineering practices (e.g. continuous integration / continuous delivery for embedded, and advanced testing frameworks). It is hybrid and requires some time in the lab each week.

If you are passionate about building high‑quality software that has a direct impact on human health, this role offers a unique blend of hands‑on development and technical leadership.

• Role: Staff Software Engineer
• Location: Hercules, California
• Experience: 7+ Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

• Develop Embedded Control Software:
  Design and implement the core C++ control software that drives automated lab instruments, handling everything from device initialization to high‑level coordination of subsystems to error handling.
• Orchestration & Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain scheduling and orchestration logic to coordinate instrument operations (e.g. sample handling, reagent dispensing, measurements) at high throughput (100+ samples/hour). Ensure timed execution of workflows across multiple embedded controllers.
• Error Handling & Recovery:
  Build robust error handling and fault recovery mechanisms. Anticipate error conditions (device faults, step loss, etc.) and implement recovery sequences that allow the instrument to safely continue or gracefully halt with minimal downtime.
• Firmware/Hardware Integration:
  Interface with distributed firmware microcontroller boards over a CANopen bus (coordinating 10+ boards). Maintain communication protocols and data models for commands/status and ensure reliable real‑time messaging between the main software and firmware subsystems.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with systems engineering to align software with hardware design, with assay scientists to understand requirements, and with quality / regulatory teams to meet compliance and documentation standards. Coordinate integration activities and troubleshooting across mechanical, electronics, and assay domains.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring:
  Mentor junior and mid‑level software engineers by sharing best practices in embedded development, performing design and code reviews, and guiding problem solving. Lead architectural discussions and contribute to design documentation for new features and systems.
• Lab work:
  Triaging and troubleshooting hardware / software integration issues, and providing expert technical guidance to cross‑functional teams.
• Testing & Automation:
  Drive improvements in software quality by expanding integration testing and…