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Labcorp is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team at our 1302 Hall Boulevard location in Bloomfield, CT!

Work Schedule: This is a full time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead development and enhancement of embedded control software and application‑level solutions for laboratory robotics.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance in software development and automation technologies.
• Contribute to software architecture and design to ensure scalable, maintainable, and robust solutions.
• Take ownership of features and project execution while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop automation tools and libraries that simplify robotic programming and improve software efficiency.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to design bring‑up, testing, and diagnostic software for production automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot field service issues and collaborate with Customer Care to improve system reliability.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 13485 quality and regulatory standards during all software development activities.
• Stay current with advancements in robotics, automation, and embedded systems and apply relevant innovations.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and process improvement initiatives to enhance software quality and team effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, or an Associate’s degree with 2 or more years of experience in robotics, or a high school diploma with 4 or more years of experience in robotics.
• 3 or more years of experience in software development focused on robotics, automation, or embedded systems.
• 3 or more years of experience using Java, C/C++, Python, or Rust (strong experience in at least one).
• 3 or more years of experience with object‑oriented design, software architecture, and system integration.
• 3 or more years of experience with real‑time embedded systems, motion control, or robotic programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience with electrical interfacing, sensors, or motor control.
• 1 or more years of experience with industrial automation protocols, machine vision, or real‑time data processing.
• 1 or more years of experience using IDEs, source control tools such as Git, and CI/CD workflows.
• 1 or more years of experience with web technologies such as Angular or Node.js.
• 1 or more years of experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with relational or NoSQL database systems.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience leading small technical projects or major feature development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support cross‑team collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities.

About the Role

The Software Engineer develops software solutions supporting laboratory automation and robotics. This role involves hands‑on creation of embedded control systems, automation libraries, and user‑interface components used in advanced laboratory environments. The Software Engineer participates in architectural discussions, mentors junior engineers, and helps drive technical execution across multiple projects. This position plays a key role in strengthening reliability, advancing automation capabilities, and supporting both manufacturing and field service operations.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please .

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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