Software Engineer - Medical Device

We are recruiting for an early-stage start-up based in Oxford who have recently secured their Seed funding. They are building a platform that leverages extensive Oxford University research in Raman Spectroscopy / Machine Learning to bring a disruptive technology allowing culture-free microbiology diagnostics in hours. The technology can identify bacteria and fungi from clinical samples and rapidly produce their antimicrobial profile in under 3 hours, compared to the current standard of 3 days. The success of this technology will ensure a revolution in the microbiology diagnostic space and set the standard for tomorrow.

This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the first employees on a mission to win against superbugs, we need the best and brightest to join us and enable this ambitious vision.

As an experienced Medical Device Software Engineer, you will take a hands-on role leading the development of the software for their initial prototype.

Job Title: Software Engineer – Medical Devices

Location: Oxford (Hybrid)

Salary: Highly Negotiable and Dependant on Experience

We are looking for a skilledFull-Stack Developerwith expertise inPythonto work on both front-end and back-end development of an innovative medical device. The ideal candidate will have experience working with medical devices in Python, and it would be a big bonus if they have worked with spectroscopy / imaging data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Software for both Back-End and Front-End.
• Build and optimize APIs and backend services.
• Integrate existing SDKs for hardware control / data acquisition from Raman spectroscopy systems.
• Work with databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of applications.
• Testing and Debugging including unit / integration tests.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to document processes in line with ISO13485.

Requirements:

• Proficiency inPythonand relevant frameworks
• Experience with frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as USB, Serial, or Ethernet.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and problem-solve effectively.

Please apply with an up to date CV for consideration.