Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15 operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Here at Cepheid our Bengaluru center is a global hub for both the innovation and production of life-saving diagnostic technology. Building these sophisticated instruments requires an equally sophisticated manufacturing process. We are looking for a top-tier Staff Software developer to develop the critical software ecosystem that powers our factory floor, ensuring every device we ship meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

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We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Software Engineering to serve for our manufacturing software systems. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on designing the software tools and infrastructure that are essential for producing our complex molecular diagnostic devices at scale.

You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of manufacturing software—from architecting test automation frameworks and calibration routines to designing the databases that store critical production data. You will be the key technical bridge between R&D and Operations, translating complex product designs into robust, validated software solutions for the factory floor and field service teams.

This position is part of the Software/ Firmware Engineering team located in Bengaluru, IDC, India and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Architect and implement instrument manufacturing test software, including system‑level design, modular architecture definition, and integration with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and hardware interfaces
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, diagnostic tools, and manufacturing software utilities, including defining technical strategy for automation coverage, tool scalability, and codebase maintainability
• Lead development of manufacturing test solutions across cross‑functional engineering groups by defining technical requirements, reviewing system designs, and ensuring alignment with instrument, firmware, and hardware specifications
• Execute and document manufacturing software validation activities in collaboration with SQA, including protocol creation, test execution, defect verification, and completion of validation packages for regulated releases
• Support software implementation and controlled release processes by preparing release documentation, coordinating deployment to manufacturing environments, and ensuring compliance with internal quality system requirements

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 6 years (MS) or 8 years (BS) of software development experience focused on manufacturing test, hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, or test automation
• Expert‑level proficiency in object‑oriented programming using C#/C, Java, or Python
• Deep knowledge of WPF and hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols including CAN, Modbus, and TCP/IP
• Demonstrated experience developing software that interfaces with and controls physical hardware and test equipment in production or test environments
• Strong experience with SQL database design and data management for production systems, with additional knowledge of cloud program development and PostgreSQL master/secondary RDS setup and configuration

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Direct experience developing software under a diagnostic/ medical device quality management system (ISO 13485).
• Familiarity with the requirements for software validation in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as diagnostic/ medical devices, aerospace, or automotive.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

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At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.