Senior Software Engineer C++

At MaxWell Biosystems, we innovate the future of electrophysiology by developing cutting-edge technologies for neural activity recording. Our platform includes the software MaxLab Live, a custom-designed integrated circuit, and an FPGA-based data acquisition system that generates vast amounts of data when electrically imaging neu-ronal tissue. These data are processed, analyzed, and visualized in real-time.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer C++ to join our interdisciplinary team, helping us develop novel tools for neuroscience research and drug discovery.

Your Mission

• Write elegant and maintainable code for our high-performance data acquisition and analysis software
• Design and implement next generation UX and data visualizations
• Design and implement software APIs, and work with application scientists to optimize software interfaces
• Improve robustness and reliability of the codebase and devote time to polishing products and systems
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members
• Contribute your own ideas in our agile development process

Our Current Tech Stack

• C++ - we aim to write maintainable and fast code to provide data analysis and visualizations in real time
• Qt - we embrace Qt for all our user interfaces
• Python - our analysis algorithms are relying on the Python data science stack
• Linux and bash
• CMake, OpenGL, boost, hdf5, ... and more

Your Profile

• Proven track record as a software engineer with 5+ years of experience
• Strong background in systems programming
• Strong programming skills in C++, familiarity with modern C++ standards
• Experience with network programming, server client applications
• Experience with LLM-assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude)
• Knowledge in Linux, Bash and Python
• Great teammate, entrepreneurial mindset
• Keen to help create a positive, supportive, engaging team environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Experience with some of the following topics is a plus:
  
  o Experience with data analysis and visualization
  
  o Experience in UI/UX design with Qt
  
  o Experience with OpenGL
  
  o Experience with agile development approaches
  
  o Curiosity about neuroscience applications

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an international and multidisciplinary team at the forefront of neuroscience and technology
• Work on challenging projects that combine biology, computation, and engineering
• Help develop cutting-edge tools that advance neuroscience research and drug discovery
• Enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment