Principal Software Engineer

Fruition Group US is building an AI-driven scientific discovery platform focused on autonomous experimentation in the life sciences. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and lead the development of a laboratory automation platform, connecting AI-driven experimental design to physical robotic systems.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement high-fidelity simulation environments modeling complex laboratory instrumentation, fluidics, and robotic workflows
• Design robust integration patterns across heterogeneous hardware systems, ensuring safe, reliable execution of fully automated experiments
• Lead development of APIs and interfaces that let scientists and AI agents interact seamlessly with sophisticated automation infrastructure
• Establish best practices for hardware-software integration, system monitoring, and CI/CD across all newly developed systems
• Mentor engineers, likely leading a small agile team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8-10+ years of software development experience
• Proven experience architecting and directing large-scale, scalable, reliable software systems
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java, with the credibility to set technical standards
• Track record of championing engineering best practices — code review, testing, CI/CD
• Experience leading diverse engineering teams with a focus on collaboration and innovation
• Strategic thinker able to align team execution with organizational goals
• Strong mentorship instincts and a history of developing engineering talent
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, from engineers to executives