Python Engineer Systems and Edge Computing

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Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to develop software platforms that support advanced scientific instruments and engineering workflows. Work with global product, hardware and software teams to deliver reliable systems used in semiconductor, life sciences and materials research.

How will you make an impact

We are seeking a Python Engineer with 4-6 years of software development experience to build and maintain Python services and system automation supporting IoT and edge devices. You will implement defined features, support device setup and deployment, and troubleshoot application and connectivity issues. Working with senior engineers, you will develop practical systems knowledge and contribute to reliable software used with scientific instruments.

What will you do

• Develop and maintain Python modules, APIs and utilities for file processing, configuration, process execution and device communication within an established architecture.
• Configure and onboard IoT gateways or edge devices using existing tools and procedures; maintain device inventory, software versions and configuration records.
• Integrate with existing device APIs or SDKs to read telemetry, check status and exchange commands using documented interfaces.
• Support installation, container deployment and approved software updates on Linux devices; perform validation checks and follow documented recovery procedures.
• Implement input validation, error handling, logging and basic retry behaviour; handle disconnected devices and report failures clearly.
• Investigate Python errors, service failures and connectivity issues using logs and basic Linux/network tools; resolve assigned defects and escalate complex issues with useful diagnostics.
• Write unit and integration tests using pytest or unittest, mock external dependencies, and run checks through existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Follow secure coding and credential-handling practices, participate in code reviews and Agile delivery, and maintain setup guides and troubleshooting notes.

Required Skills

• 4-6 years of software development experience with hands-on Python coding, including functions, classes, modules, collections, exception handling and file operations.
• Experience developing or maintaining Python APIs, services or automation scripts, with working knowledge of JSON, configuration files and reusable code.
• Working Linux knowledge covering command-line tools, processes, services, permissions and logs; ability to perform basic system troubleshooting.
• Practical exposure to setting up, integrating, testing or supporting IoT devices, gateways or edge systems; willingness to work hands-on with lab hardware.
• Basic understanding of IP addressing, ports, HTTP/REST and device connectivity; familiarity with MQTT or a comparable messaging protocol.
• Experience with Git, unit testing, debugging and documenting changes; ability to deliver assigned tasks independently and seek guidance on unfamiliar system-level issues.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to Docker, CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, and Python frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Familiarity with Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, industrial PCs or similar devices, or experience supporting software updates and remote diagnostics.
• Basic experience with SQL/SQLite, shell scripting, Windows or PowerShell, or Azure/AWS IoT services.
• Exposure to sensor integration, MQTT, OPC UA or Modbus; awareness of authentication, certificates and safe handling of device credentials.
• Interest in AI-enabled edge applications or experience using AI-assisted development tools, with appropriate review and testing of generated code.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

· Experience collaborating with software, hardware or QA teams in an Agile product-development environment.