Systems Software Engineer

Software Systems Engineer – Leica Biosystems

• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., AI code completion and review assistance) to improve productivity and code quality while applying sound engineering judgment, secure coding practices, and appropriate review rigor.
• Drive automation for integration, build, verification support, and engineering workflows—identifying manual pain points and implementing scripts/tools to reduce cycle time and defects.
• Perform system‑level software integration, including software requirements, interfaces, and cybersecurity considerations across the product ecosystem.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and continuously improve—seeking feedback, expanding skills in systems engineering, cybersecurity fundamentals, and modern software practices, and applying new knowledge to deliver better outcomes.
• Support Dev Ops and CI/CD practices for system builds and deployments, enabling reliable, repeatable integration and release workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, STEM field or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Configuration Management systems and processes.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time, including overnight stays, customer visits, and conferences.

• Familiarity with agile software development in a scrum or similar project management environment.
• Experience with Linux‑based software development tools and build environments, including CMake.
• Familiarity with design change within a quality management system.
• Familiarity with medical product development environment (FDA, ISO) and exposure to design control regulations.

The position is located in Vista, California and is on‑site.

The salary range for this role is $84,000 - $120,000 USD per year. This is the range that we believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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

Note:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in a manner consistent with the law.

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