Software Engineer

Overview

Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Software Engineer to join our Lab Analytics organization. This position is a hybrid position in Goleta, California location.

In this role, you will help develop software solutions that support multi-angle light scattering (MALS), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and field-flow fractionation (FFF), and partical analysis systems. These systems are used globally to characterize macromolecules and nanoparticles in solution, supporting research in biopharmaceutical, academic, and industrial settings.

You will work as part of an agile, cross-functional team building modern informatics platforms that enhance laboratory workflows and scientific discovery. This is a full stack development role ideal for someone with a few years of experience who is eager to grow their skills in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you will:

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software across the stack.
• Assist in translating product requirements into technical tasks and implementation plans.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with QA and automation engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve software issues across the application stack.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from senior team members.
• Contribute to crafting documentation and user support materials.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with C++ and its use in performance-critical applications.
• Understanding of multi-threading and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases.
• Exposure to Agile development practices and TDD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Python.
• Familiarity with F# or other functional programming languages.
• Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision libraries.
• Familiarity with scientific instrumentation or laboratory software.The general base pay for this position ranges from $87,500/year to $116,500/year. Pay is based on several factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.