Senior Software Engineer
 Asylum Research | |
 United States, California, Santa Barbara | |
 Oct 30, 2026 | |
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Oct 14, 2026 Location:
Santa Barbara, CA, US Job Function:
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Asylum Research At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Using Atomic Force Microscopes from Asylum Research, our customers can see how cancer cells respond to new treatments, extend the lifetime and efficiency of renewable energy systems and lithium-ion batteries, and develop the novel materials required for quantum computing. SeniorSoftware Engineer, Scientific Instrumentation
Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Hybrid) Advance Technology That Enables Scientific Discovery At Oxford Instruments Asylum Research, we develop industry-leading Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) systems that enable scientists, engineers, and innovators to explore and understand materials at the nanoscale. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team and help develop the next generation of software powering our advanced instrumentation platforms. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software development, hardware integration, automation, and scientific innovation. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will design and develop software that enables breakthrough discoveries across semiconductor research, materials science, nanotechnology, and life sciences. What Makes This Role Exciting
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Why Join Oxford Instruments Asylum Research? At Oxford Instruments, you'll help develop technologies that enable scientific discovery and innovation around the world. You will join a team committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation while working on products that have a meaningful impact across research and industry. This role offers opportunities for technical leadership, professional growth, and the ability to contribute directly to the future of advanced scientific instrumentation. Compensation $150,000 - $180,000 annually Compensation is based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Oxford Instruments also offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional development. Join Us If you're passionate about developing software that interacts with real-world hardware, enables scientific breakthroughs, and solves complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Build technology that enables discovery. Build your future with Oxford Instruments Asylum Research. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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