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Principal Software Development Engineer (Core Chemistry) - Remote

Waltham, Massachusetts Req ID JR-041242
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Revvity | About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our diverse team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity.

We are looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer with a solid science background to join our Core Chemistry team. The team is responsible for all aspects of chemical and biological representation, and algorithms to handle these entities.


You will join a dynamic, distributed team in delivering support to our desktop and enterprise products in a modern, agile development environment.

The job responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining original and third-party algorithms in chem- and bioinformatics

  • Maintaining, debugging and improving the existing core methods

  • Working with the many clients of the core software to gather requirement, troubleshoot and fix bugs

  • This is an ideal role for someone looking to apply their science knowledge to professional software.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BA, MSc or Ph.D in a Life Science; especially Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics or related

  • 5-7+ years in the Life Sciences industry

  • Software Development experience in C++, and associated IDEs such as Visual Studio, VS Code or XCode

  • Expertise with design, implementation and deployment of Core Algorithms in Cheminformatics and Bioinformatics

  • Demonstrated experience delivering technical designs for core problems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Object-oriented languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Python

  • Good understanding of fundamental algorithms in chemical or biological perception and modeling

  • Experience with modern agile software development practices

  • Familiarity with Object-oriented programming, with a focus on C++, JavaScript or TypeScript

  • Familiarity with web development technologies such as: Electron, React, Webpack, Emscripten and Node

  • Familiarity with Source Control Systems

  • Working with distributed QA, Enterprise and Operations teams to deliver quality products to internal and external customers

  • Ability to critically analyze code, both new and existing.

  • Good written and oral communication skills

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What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off
  • Parental Benefits
  • Compassionate Care Leave
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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