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Principal Software Engineer, Instrument Simulations

Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Lila Sciences's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Lila Sciences's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lila Sciences
high
116 stale, 2 reposted of 118 open
Hiring momentum
155 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lila Sciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lila Sciences.

About this role

As a Principal Software Engineer at Lila Sciences, you will architect and lead the development of a next-generation laboratory automation platform. Your responsibilities will include designing simulation environments, integrating hardware systems, developing APIs, and mentoring a small agile team of engineers. You will ensure the implementation of best practices in hardware-software integration and system monitoring to facilitate automated experiments.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lila Sciences as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Proven experience in architecting and directing large-scale software projects
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java
  • Strong record of implementing and advocating for engineering best practices

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience in leading the development of laboratory automation systems or scientific instrumentation
  • Experience with organizational change management
  • Track record of successful project delivery in agile environments
  • Published work or presentations in software engineering and leadership in simulation or automation systems

What you get

  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
  • Generous early-stage equity
  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned for the simulation environments or integration patterns
  • The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates
  • The expected salary range is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on experience

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Listed by Lila Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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