Join ONI and Explore the Boundaries of Scientific Discovery!

At ONI, we are driven by a profound mission: to propel scientific discovery and combat diseases by granting everyone the ability to visualize, comprehend, and share the intricate microscopic details of life. Our revolutionary Nanoimager stands at the forefront of advancing cellular studies on a molecular level, making substantial contributions to the evolution of scientific knowledge.

We dedicate ourselves to broadening the realms of human potential, and we are actively seeking an enthusiastic and devoted Software Engineer to join our pioneering team located in Oxford. We believe in the power of relentless curiosity and the pursuit of excellence, and we invite you to join us in shaping the future of scientific exploration and healthcare breakthroughs. In this role, you will build software solutions for the automation of super-resolution microscopy, with image analysis capabilities helping to enable non-expert scientists to gain rapid and actionable insights across academic research, drug development, and diagnostics.

Your Role at ONI:

• Build solutions for scientists to automate their acquisition and analysis.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality enterprise-scale software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test high-performance C++ applications.
• Devise, implement, and test innovative software solutions to address challenges in nanoscale microscopy and deliver value to customers. Experience with image processing, image analysis, or machine learning is beneficial.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues at the system and signal level.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to align software behavior with hardware specifications.
• Write and maintain clear, well-documented, and testable code.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineering, product management, bioware, chemistry, and hardware, ensuring seamless integration and alignment of goals across all departments.

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role, developing high-performance software applications in C++.
• Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and low-level programming.
• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM software development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Essential behaviours:

• Critical thinking: Analyze complex information to understand root causes, generate insights, and provide innovative solutions.
• Transparency: Acts with integrity, stays open-minded, and is always willing to learn with humility.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Consistently seeks to improve all aspects of work and deliver sustainable results.
• Collaboration: Works with all stakeholders, builds capabilities, and cultivates an inclusive culture.

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Excellent programming skills in Python.
• Experience with image processing, image analysis, or machine learning pipelines.
• Experience developing embedded software or hardware-software integrated solutions.
• Experience developing microscopy or scientific software.