JOB TITLE: Software Engineer Co-Op
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Co-Op (May 2025 – January 2026) OR (May 2025 – August 2025)
COMPENSATION: $24.00/hr - $38.25/hr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.
Role Summary:
The
Software Engineer Co-Op will play a key role in developing and optimizing software solutions for Clarapath’s advanced electro-mechanical device, SectionStar™. This role requires expertise in software development, debugging, and system integration, supporting a cross-disciplinary team of engineers while contributing to the daily end-to-end software needs of the enterprise. The ideal candidate will assist in coding, testing, and refining software applications, ensuring seamless operation and performance improvements to support company growth. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and debug software applications for SectionStar™
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate software with hardware components
- Optimize and refine existing codebases for improved performance and reliability
- Assist in developing user interfaces, automation scripts, and data processing algorithms
- Participate in software validation and verification testing to ensure system functionality
- Document software designs, coding practices, and testing procedures
- Support troubleshooting and bug-fixing efforts in both development and production environments
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
- Understanding of software development methodologies, version control (Git), and debugging techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with embedded systems, real-time processing, or automation software, a plus
Company Offers:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
- Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
- A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
- Ability to file IP with the company
- Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
- Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
- A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare
Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
