Systems Staff Engineer, Software at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Scientific Instruments, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's / master’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • 8-10+ years of experience as Systems Engineer and strong hands-on programming skill in C++
  • Proven understanding of Ubuntu Linux Distribution for Edge AI platforms
  • Proficiency in programming / scripting languages such as Python, C++, or C#
  • Proficiency in the development and optimization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Expertise in Performance benchmarking across various hardware accelerators like NVIDIA JETSON
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
  • Experience in using AI / ML and use of new tooling to drive efficiency
  • Experience with project management methodologies (PMI, PMBOK, Agile)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., 3, CEH, SANS) are a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design reviews, architecture planning, and prototyping of modern cloud-native applications
  • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot custom Ubuntu Linux distributions for Edge AI platforms, ensuring secure boot setups and OS hardening
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks through penetration testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability patching on Linux-based systems
  • Ensure compliance with open-source licensing policies, track OSS updates, and integrate secure open-source software into commercial products
  • Develop and automate Linux system utilities, security scripts, and embedded tools using C, C++, Python, and C#, optimizing performance and security
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of security assessments, system hardening steps, and compliance processes while collaborating with cybersecurity teams
  • Benchmarking performance for Object Detection and Image Classification Algorithms across various hardware accelerators, including NVIDIA Jetson

Skills

Linux
Ubuntu
cloud-native
DevOps
software security
penetration testing
threat modeling
vulnerability patching
secure boot
OS hardening
C
C++
Python
C#
open-source licensing

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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