Instrument Driver Developer

About Lila

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

Your Impact at Lila

Lila Sciences is seeking a dedicated Instrument Driver Developer to join our team.

What You'll Be Building

• Driver Development: Develop robust software drivers to enable communication between robotics and automation hardware (e.g., robotic arms, liquid handlers, sensors) and the control software, ensuring reliable and efficient hardware integration.
• System Integration: Seamlessly integrate drivers with existing automation frameworks and robotics control systems, ensuring compatibility and stability across multiple platforms.
• Testing and Debugging: Perform rigorous testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of drivers to identify, isolate, and rectify performance issues, bugs, and compatibility challenges.
• Technical Documentation: Create, update, and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for driver interfaces, APIs, and integration methods, facilitating ease of use by internal teams and end-users.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, and end-users, providing technical support and resolving integration challenges promptly.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proficiency in Python programming is essential.
• Experience with hardware integration and device driver development, especially in robotics or automation contexts.
• Solid understanding of operating systems such as Linux or Windows.
• Demonstrated ability in debugging and problem-solving hardware-software integration issues.
• Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.

Bonus Points For

• Experience in developing software for laboratory automation systems or robotics used in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, embedded systems, or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing pipelines).
• Previous exposure to technologies such as Kafka, gRPC, Protobuf, Akka, or ROS.
• Interest or experience in compiler technologies, runtime optimization, or integrating complex algorithms into production systems.
• Experience working directly with end-users (e.g., scientists, laboratory technicians), using feedback to drive product improvements.
• Background or exposure in user-centered or human factors design principles.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.