Software Engineer, Python, Unix​/Linux

Reports To:

Software Engineering Manager

Gamma Scientific is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Software Engineer to develop innovative software solutions for advanced optical measurement, imaging, and test systems. This onsite role involves designing and implementing software applications that interface with scientific instruments, cameras, sensors, and electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with strong software development skills, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and a passion for developing reliable, user‑friendly applications in a collaborative engineering environment.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications primarily using C#, C++, and Python.
• Develop desktop applications and graphical user interfaces using modern software frameworks.
• Integrate software with scientific instruments, cameras, sensors, motion control systems, and other hardware devices.
• Develop and maintain communication interfaces including Serial, TCP/IP, USB, and other protocols.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and system‑level integration issues.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Contribute to legacy software maintenance and modernization efforts.
• Create technical documentation, user manuals, and software specifications.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Support customer installations, field deployments, and system integration activities as required.
• Travel up to approximately 10% for customer software installation, system integration, and support activities.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong object‑oriented programming and software design skills.
• Experience developing applications using C#, C++, Python, .NET Framework/.NET, and Visual Studio.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces.
• Strong analytical and mathematical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at our San Diego facility.

• Experience with hardware‑software integration.
• Experience with communication protocols such as Serial, TCP/IP, UDP, or Modbus.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation or laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of spectroradiometry, photometry, or color science.
• Educational or practical background in Physics, Optics, Photonics, or related scientific disciplines.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git or Mercurial.