Remote Software Engineer II -- $75-$100/hour
24-MAGWe are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced software engineers with strong backgrounds in hardware control, lab automation, robotics integration, and advanced Python systems development.
This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured technical workflows, control systems development, technical evaluation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their software engineering expertise to build and maintain Python-based control software, support automation workflows across complex hardware environments, follow technical instructions with precision, and contribute to high-quality technical deliverables.
Key ResponsibilitiesProfessionals in this role may contribute to:
Hardware Control & Automation Software
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python software for controlling complex hardware systems
- Implement and optimise control algorithms for real-time performance, including PWM control for motors and actuators
- Develop systems to generate various airflow conditions including laminar, turbulent, gradient, and time-varying flows
Systems Integration & Experimental Support
- Build and manage control interfaces for robotic HATS movers, lift systems, and spatial audio setups
- Integrate motion capture data such as Optitrack for real-time system alignment and tracking
- Develop automated calibration procedures for wind speeds, acoustic sensors, and measurement systems
Data Pipelines, Troubleshooting & Documentation
- Build data pipelines for collecting, processing, and analysing experimental sensor data
- Troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues across hardware and software environments
- Document software architecture, APIs, and operational procedures
Strong candidates may have:
- Professional experience developing Python software for hardware control, robotics, or lab automation
- Strong understanding of control systems theory, signal processing, and data acquisition principles
- Experience working with complex mechanical or laboratory systems
- Strong debugging skills for multi-component systems involving hardware and software
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience with motion control systems in robotics or automation environments
- Familiarity with spatial audio technologies such as High-Order Ambisonics (HOA)
- Experience integrating motion capture systems such as Optitrack
- Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
- Experience building internal tooling with GUI frameworks
- Experience developing cross-platform software across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Apply advanced Python engineering expertise to high-impact technical work
- Contribute to control systems, automation workflows, and multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Work on practical assignments involving robotics, acoustics, aerodynamics, and hardware-software integration
- Flexible remote work with competitive hourly compensation
- Independent contractor role
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling
- Hourly compensation of $75-$100 per hour depending on experience
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
- Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
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