Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company's technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company's RPM technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.
Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of over 100 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.
Reports To
The position of Senior LabVIEW Software Engineer reports to the LabVIEW Software Manager.
Primary Purpose
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior LabVIEW Software Developer with a strong background in software engineering principles, scalable architecture design, and modern development practices. You will help define software strategy, mentor developers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software lifecycle.
The ideal candidate approaches LabVIEW as a full-fledged software engineering platform and is passionate about writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
The Infinitesima LabVIEW software team, part of the wider engineering team, focused on maintaining and improving the embedded control and monitoring system driving our Rapid Probe Microscope.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve our large-scale LabVIEW application using DQMH, LabVIEW OOP, Actor Framework and custom modular architectures.
Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
Drive Agile or hybrid development processes, participating in sprint planning, design meetings, and retrospectives.
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, documentation quality, and architectural consistency.
Develop software modules, libraries, and reusable components that accelerate development and improve product robustness.
Lead the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, unit testing (VI Tester or equivalent), and static code analysis tools.
Maintain detailed technical documentation including state diagrams, dataflow diagrams, API documentation, and software architecture diagrams.
Personal Qualities
Strong analytical and debugging skills with a software-first mindset.
Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
Collaborative and proactive.
Committed to continuous improvement and customer success.
Essential
Skills and Qualifications
Degree educated in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
5+ years of LabVIEW development, with emphasis on large-scale application design
Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD)
Proven experience with modern software development practices. e.g. GIT, TDD.
Working Knowledge of Real time OS – e.g. NI Real-Time Linux
Experience documenting technical requirements.
Experience with NI-FPGA
Good written and spoken English.
Preferred
Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA)
Experience of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Systems Engineering experience
Benefits
£52,000-65,000 (depending on experience)
In addition to a competitive salary and an annual bonus. Infinitesima offers flexible working hours, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration—locally and globally—and strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know—we'll do our best to support you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.