CareerPlan

Staff Engineer, Advanced Automation & Systems Integration

Pleasanton, California, USAFull-time$136k–$170k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Develop and demonstrate automated, connected, and AI-enabled laboratory workflows for genetic-analysis platforms by integrating instruments, robotics, and software.

Role type

Staff Engineer, Advanced Automation & Systems Integration

Builds

Automated genomic analysis workflows, Lab-of-the-Future solutions, and reusable platform capabilities

Domain

Biopharma / Genomic Sciences / Laboratory Automation

Required skills

Robotics integration, Instrument control APIs, Workflow orchestration, Python/C++/C#/Java, System diagnostics, Genomic workflow knowledge, AI/ML for automation, Mechanical/Electrical interfaces, Error recovery, Sample handling

Preferred skills

AI-assisted engineering, Lab-in-the-Loop concepts, Partner ecosystem management, Productization strategy

Technologies

Python, C++, C#, Java, Robotics, Liquid handlers, Conveyors, Workflow software

Responsibilities

Develop automation concepts integrating instruments, robotics, and software; Integrate GSD instruments with robots and liquid handlers; Build and test automated genomic workflows; Apply AI to workflow optimization and anomaly detection; Develop technical relationships with automation vendors; Transition concepts into product capabilities

Seniority

Staff, hands-on technical leadership