Software developer for global 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 advanced tools for our customers work with spectral measurements and analysis.

The position includes development of the application interface for the users, as well as control of instrument hardware and creating algorithms for advanced data analysis.

The work is carried out in a software development team as well as 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 collaboration 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.

The in-house 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:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related scientific field
• C# and C++ experience, preferably in a larger software project
• 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
• Basic understanding of the Fourier Transform
• Energetic and passionate about working through complex design/implementation challenges, practicing new design principles, and delivering results with highest standards

Meriting knowledge:

• Strong understanding of coding principles and patterns such as the interface-segregation principle, the single-responsibility principle, and the 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 newly renovated and comfortable 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 60 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