Employment

Software Engineer/Developer for Image Analysis

Blueshift Biotechnoloigies is a young company that develops and markets instrumentation for imaging samples used in high throughput drug screening. We are in a unique position to actively pursue innovative and cutting edge ideas that enable the creation of unconventional imaging and data analysis technologies. We are looking for experienced programmers to develop both new solutions as well as implement existing code into a framework for easy to use image manipulation and data visualization. The application is a data extraction tool for images that have been acquired with a laser scanning device used in drug discovery and biotechnology. The user experience for our system requires graphical presentation of data extracted from images in an interactive environment, so that assay validation and development is facilitated, and the user experience is thereby facilitated. You will be working with SW developers that have developed the instrument control and data acquisition code. The code base for the analysis SW has been implemented in both C++ and Java. The successful candidate for this position will work very closely with other members of the engineering team to execute the deliverables in an established time frame. Our work environment is a fast paced, start up environment with new and changing requirements and extremely tight deadlines. This position is perfect for an energetic, self-starter looking to join a fun, growing company, with newly developed instrumentation technology.

The position is LOCATED IN OUR SUNNYVALE OFFICE.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and develop image/data analysis software, for standalone and integrated applications.
  • Debug and improve the software
  • Maintain the developed/released software

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

  • 3+ years industry experience
  • Advanced programming skills in C++ and experience with C#, Windows Forms, and Microsoft .NET (including Visual Studio .NET 2005)
  • Image processing, algorithm development, with graphical presentation of data with interactive user interface
  • Experience with imaging applications in a Windows XP environment
  • Knowledge of biotechnology imaging applications, array technology, data extraction technology.

PREFERRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

  • 4+ years of programming experience and development of imaging software.
  • Experience with optical systems, interpretation of biological information, and object oriented software development.
  • Prior experience with a Life Science or Imaging/Bioinformatics company is a plus.

Blueshift Biotechnologies is a highly visible startup company in biotechnology instrumentation located in Sunnyvale. We are have hardworking team and have a great work environment. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.blueshiftbiotech.com. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the email address hr@blueshiftbiotech.com

Please send your resume to:
Blueshift Biotechnologies, Inc.,
245 Santa Ana Ct.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Or email to: hr@blueshiftbiotech.com