Lead Engineer, AI Software

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. 

The Lead Engineer, AI Software for Leica Biosystems is responsible for developing software enterprise products, regulated products and tools that will enhance digital pathology solutions offered by LBS. To achieve our goals, you will interface with AI Lab scientists, development teams, external AI product partners, product marketing, and our valued customers as we augment our scanning and imaging platform with capabilities.

This position is part of the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research & Development team located in Vista, CA and will be a fully remote position, reporting to the Principal Architect, AI Software.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop end to end solutions that will include backend services, web services, and web applications using C#/GOlang, JavaScript/Typescript and other similar languages.

• Participates in the full lifecycle of application, including CICD pipeline, designing, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, deployment as well as support and maintenance.

• Support in creating and managing database systems using SQL Lite.

• Collaborates with cross functional teams like product management, program management, RA/QA, AI scientists etc. to complete deliverables on time.

• Deploy software in cloud environments as well as on-prem customer solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience

• Experience with API development and integration

• Experience with object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and web application development.

• Experience with C# and/or GOlang, SQL and/or database and JavaScript/Typescript

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

• Masters degree

• Experience with discipline around check-in, code review and source control

• Experience working in regulated Diagnostics, Digital Pathology, or pharmaceuticals environment is desired.

• Experience working in an agile environment

At Leica Biosystems 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 Leica Biosystems can provide.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. #LI-Remote

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.