# Software Engineer (Instrumentation) at Lace Lithography

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- **Company:** Lace Lithography (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/lace-lithography)
- **Location:** Blomsterdalen, NO, Norway
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Python, C, C++, Embedded systems, Hardware-software integration, Instrumentation control, UART, SPI, Ethernet, API integration, Driver development, Git, Signal acquisition, Motion controllers, CI/CD, Hardware-in-the-loop testing
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-01-16
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-04-09
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://careers.lacelithography.com/jobs/7066803-software-engineer-instrumentation (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, implement and maintain embedded and low-level control software for instrumentation and device orchestration.
- Develop hardware interface modules and drivers for protocols such as UART, SPI and Ethernet; integrate vendor APIs/SDKs when required.
- Extend and maintain the internal instrumentation platform (LIP) for data acquisition, control, visualization and automation.
- Perform system integration, validation, debugging and hands-on testing in development and production lab environments.
- Collaborate with physicists, hardware and software teams to deliver reliable instrument control and diagnostics, including instrumentation GUIs and calibration tools.
- Contribute to CI/CD, test automation, documentation and best practices for embedded development; support on-site deployments and commissioning.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years' experience in embedded systems, instrumentation or hardware–software integration.
- Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++; experience with driver development and hardware communication protocols (UART/SPI/Ethernet).
- Experience with data acquisition, hardware-in-the-loop testing, motion controllers or precision positioning is a plus.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices and writing clear technical documentation.
- Ability to work on-site in Bergen for integration, testing and deployment activities.

## Responsibilities

You will design and develop embedded software systems that integrate with advanced hardware platforms for lithography instrumentation. This includes developing drivers, managing hardware communication protocols, and supporting end-to-end system integration and testing.

## Requirements

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in embedded systems or hardware control, with strong proficiency in Python and C/C++.

## FAQ

- **Is this Software Engineer (Instrumentation) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-01-16. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Lace Lithography's site before applying.
- **Does Lace Lithography offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Lace Lithography's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Blomsterdalen, NO, Norway. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Python, C, C++, Embedded systems, Hardware-software integration, Instrumentation control, UART, SPI, Ethernet, API integration, Driver development, Git, Signal acquisition, Motion controllers, CI/CD, Hardware-in-the-loop testing.

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