Principal Software Engineer, Instrument Simulations
AI summary of the role
Lead the architecture and development of high-fidelity simulation environments and integration layers for an autonomous laboratory automation platform.
What you’ll do
- Architect and implement high-fidelity simulation environments that model complex laboratory instrumentation, fluidics, and robotic workflows
- Design robust integration patterns between heterogeneous hardware systems for reliable and safe execution of fully automated experiments
- Lead the development of APIs and interfaces enabling scientists and AI agents to interact with automation infrastructure
- Establish best practices for hardware-software integration, system monitoring, and CI/CD in laboratory automation contexts
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
- Proven experience architecting and directing large-scale software projects
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java
- Strong record of implementing engineering best practices (code reviews, testing, CI)
Technologies
C++ · Python · Java · simulation · robotics · APIs · CI/CD · laboratory automation · hardware-software integration
About Lila Sciences
Autonomous AI platform that executes the scientific method end-to-end—from hypothesis generation to experimental execution—for biotech, materials, and chemical R&D.
Series A
Source and classification
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Your Impact at LILA Lila Sciences is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Instrument Simulations to architect and lead the development of our next-generation laboratory automation platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing the simulation infrastructure and integration layer that connects AI-driven experimental design with physical robotic systems, enabling closed-loop scientific discovery at unprecedented scale. What You'll Be Building Architect and implement high-fidelity simulation environments that model complex laboratory instrumentation, fluidics, and robotic workflows Design robust integration patterns between heterogeneous hardware systems, ensuring reliable and safe execution of fully automated experiments Lead the development of APIs and interfaces that enable scientists and AI agents to seamlessly interact with sophisticated automation infrastructure
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Your Impact at LILA Lila Sciences is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Instrument Simulations to architect and lead the development of our next-generation laboratory automation platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing the simulation infrastructure and integration layer that connects AI-driven experimental design with physical robotic systems, enabling closed-loop scientific discovery at unprecedented scale. What You'll Be Building Architect and implement high-fidelity simulation environments that model complex laboratory instrumentation, fluidics, and robotic workflows Design robust integration patterns between heterogeneous hardware systems, ensuring reliable and safe execution of fully automated experiments Lead the development of APIs and interfaces that enable scientists and AI agents to seamlessly interact with sophisticated automation infrastructure Maintain and help establish best practices for hardware-software integration, system monitoring, and CI/CD in laboratory automation contexts for all newly developed systems Mentor engineers, likely leading a small agile team What You’ll Need to Succeed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field: Background that supports technical and leadership capabilities. 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role: Demonstrat
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