Software Developer for photonic instrument manufacturer

Thorlabs Sweden AB, just outside Göteborg, is looking for a new colleague to complement the software development team.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work on the software platform for Thorlabs’ spectroscopy products that provide Thorlabs’ broad range of users advanced tools for their work with spectral measurements and analysis.
This position will include development of the application interface for the customers as well as control of instrument hardware and creating algorithms for advanced data analysis.
The work is carried out in close cooperation with a team of engineers in areas of expertise as optics, mechanics and electronics. Most of the colleagues you cooperate with will be local, but there will also be cooperation with other Thorlabs entities in Europe, Asia and the US.
 
We value personal qualities such as being positive, open and eager to learn. You are good at prioritizing and organizing your work in an efficient way. You have a positive, open and problem-solving approach and enjoy working in groups.
Internal language at the office is Swedish, but since we are an international company a lot of communication is in English. You need to have a good knowledge of English and preferably also of Swedish, both written and spoken.

Qualifications
We are looking for someone with/who is:
C# and C++ experience, preferably in larger software projects
WPF experience, preferably working in complex applications
Two or more years of client-side Windows application development
Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architecture experience
Unit-testing experience
Energetic and passionate about working through complex design/implementation challenges, practicing new design principles and delivering results with highest standards
Basic understanding of the Fourier Transform
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related scientific field

Meriting knowledge:
Strong understanding of coding principles and patterns such as the interface-segregation principle, the single-responsibility principle and encapsulation principle
Experience in writing multithreaded software
Experience writing customer-friendly, extensible APIs for devices and algorithm libraries
Experience in hardware control and communication protocols
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related scientific field

We offer
A stimulating and diversified job with technically advanced products and skilled colleagues in an informal work environment.
A secure, long-term employment in an international setting, with the opportunity of large personal responsibility. We work in nice premises in Mölndal and as an employee you are covered by collective agreement and benefits such as pension and private health insurance.
If this sounds interesting please submit your application, in Swedish or in English, with cover letter and curriculum vitae to [email protected].
 
About the company
Thorlabs Sweden is a subsidiary of Thorlabs Inc., with more than 2000 employees. With a product range of around 20,000 items, we are one of the largest suppliers of photonics for research and development in the world. In addition to sales offices, Thorlabs also has R&D and production in several locations around the US, Europe and Asia.
Thorlabs Sweden was established in 2004 and today about 55 employees work at our premises in Mölndal, just outside of Gothenburg. With a modern cleanroom and specialized testing capabilities, Thorlabs Sweden is well suited for manufacturing and testing of high-end optical systems. We develop and produce various optical components and instruments and we are also responsible for the sales and technical support of all Thorlabs’ products in Scandinavia, the Baltics and Poland.