Job title- Senior Software Engineer – R&D (Scientific Instrumentation)
Job Type- Full time
Location – UK-Malvern
Role benefits - Competitive Salary + Benefits Package and more
Become part of making the impossible possible.
About the role:
If you’re energized by solving complex problems and building software that drives real scientific discovery, this is where your work can truly matter.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in creating high‑impact software for advanced physical characterisation instruments used by researchers, innovators, and industry pioneers worldwide.
Your expertise will help shape the materials that shape our world, and influence breakthroughs across countless sectors.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Design, develop, and integrate robust software across embedded (C++/Qt Quick) and desktop (C#/.NET) environments
2. Work end‑to‑end across the full technology stack, from device control and data acquisition to UI/UX and native component integration
3. Modernize and evolve legacy codebases by applying contemporary design patterns, tooling, and engineering best practices
4. Champion engineering excellence through clean, maintainable code, strong architectural thinking, clear documentation, and comprehensive testing
5. Contribute to effective Agile delivery through thoughtful refinement, realistic estimation, and iterative, value‑focused development
6. Mentor and support engineers at all levels, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture of learning and continuous improvement
7. Take ownership of solving technical challenges, improving processes, and delivering reliable, high‑quality software that meets scientific and industrial needs
8. Play a direct role in product innovation, helping shape the future of materials analysis technology used by researchers and industry leaders worldwide
About you:
9. 5+ years of professional software development experience and a track record of increasing responsibility
10. Strong fluency in C++, with solid working knowledge of C#/.NET
11. Deep understanding of object‑oriented design, software architecture patterns, and clean‑code practices
12. Experience working across both greenfield and legacy codebases.
13. Hands‑on experience with unit, integration, and system testing, plus automated testing frameworks
14. Familiarity with CI/CD, pipelines, and deployment automation
15. Understanding of secure coding, vulnerability management, and compliance principles.
16. Strong analytical skills and the ability to break down complex problems
17. Excellent communication skills, able to articulate concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
18. A collaborative mindset and appreciation for diverse perspectives
What’s in It for You
19. Join an ambitious, fast-growing international organisation with a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and impact truly matter
20. Play a meaningful role in driving growth at a global leader committed to partnering with customers to make the world a better place
21. Be part of a globally connected team, with opportunities to collaborate across regions and influence initiatives at scale
22. Benefit from a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and success
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About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps.
Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.
We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.
Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.
Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.
SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.
We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.
We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.
We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.
Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps
Your Partners in Discovery
Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.