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Mechatronics Software Engineer I

Cellino

Cellino

Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Oct 9, 2025

About the Company

Cellino is building a precision platform that personalizes human cells for all. Stem cell-derived regenerative medicines are poised to cure some of the toughest diseases within this decade, including Parkinson’s, diabetes, and heart disease. Patient-specific cells provide the safest, most effective cures for these indications. Currently, large scale production of stem cell therapies is challenging due to extensive manual handling, high variability, and expensive manufacturing costs. Cellino’s vision is to enable healthier lives worldwide with personalized human cells.

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer with Mechatronics experience to join our team in developing cutting-edge scientific instrumentation and systems. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining software for advanced microscopy imaging, laser scanning, fluid management systems. You will work with a true R&D team developing hardware, cell biology handling systems, and AI systems to enable the high-volume production of stem cells.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for controlling and synchronizing optical, motion, and fluid handling systems
  • Develop and run software and hardware tests to ensure automation systems are robust and performant
  • Own features through the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, optical engineers, and scientists
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development process, including code reviews, documentation, and testing methodologies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in software development, with a preference for experience developing software for complex hardware
  • High proficiency in Python, experience with C/C++, comfortable with git
  • Experience with mechatronics controls/mechanical assembly
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Portfolio or repository showcasing a major software project where candidate was primarily responsible for design and development

Nice-to-Have Skills and Background

  • Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, PIC) and peripheral interfacing (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART), and firmware development
  • Experience with CI/CD workflows
  • Knowledge of control systems
  • Experience with scientific instrumentation, microscopy, or related fields

Benefits

Competitive salaries, Stock options, 401(k), Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) available, Flexible work schedule, Generous paid time off and sick leave + 12 company holidays, Parental leave

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Cellino Biotech, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Cellino does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from potential candidates. Any resumes submitted by a staffing agency in the absence of a current executed contract will automatically become Cellino's property and no recruiting fees or other obligations will be owed in the event of a potential hiring.