What is a day in the life of a Hardware & Systems Integration Engineer?
- Design and automate hardware workflows involving robots, motion rigs, lighting, and cameras.
- Write Python or control scripts to manage and synchronize hardware systems (APIs, SDKs, or ROS integrations).
- Configure and control off-the-shelf robotics and lighting systems—no custom circuit design required.
- Set up and manage local and remote GPU servers used for running AI models (installation, optimization, uptime).
- Collaborate with the software and AI teams to align physical systems with model workflows.
- Prototype automation tools that simplify media production and logistics operations.
- Lead a junior engineer in assembling and testing hardware systems.
What You Won’t Need to Do
- No backend or web development.
- No AI model training, data processing, or ML deployment.
- No circuit design or soldering.
- Your job is to make the machines move and perform — not to write backend infrastructure or train models. You’ll have a dedicated software team for that.
What will I need to thrive in this role?
- 3–5+ years of experience in hardware systems integration, robotics, or automation engineering.
- Strong Python skills for automation, scripting, and hardware control.
- Experience with hardware SDKs, APIs, and motion control software.
- Familiarity with Linux systems, Docker, and GPU hardware setup.
- Working understanding of cameras, lighting, and motion systems used in photography or video production.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a love for hands-on prototyping.
- AWS or cloud experience is a plus, but not required.
- (Optional) Familiarity with ROS, OpenCV, or other control frameworks.
What does high performance look like?
- You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner.
- You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given.
- You take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion.
- You ensure hardware systems perform reliably, efficiently, and in sync with AI workflows.
- You proactively identify opportunities to automate and improve production systems.
What is my potential for career growth?
- As a Hardware & Systems Integration Engineer, you’ll have opportunities to grow into roles focused on robotics system architecture, automation design leadership, or technical management. You’ll gain exposure to cross-functional AI, software, and production engineering teams and contribute to Pattern’s cutting-edge creative automation initiatives.
What does success look like in the first 30, 60, 90 days?
- 30 Days: Learn the existing hardware and imaging infrastructure, understand key automation systems, and begin hands-on integration work.
- 60 Days: Take ownership of specific hardware workflows and begin improving system reliability, synchronization, and performance.
- 90 Days: Deliver a fully functional automated hardware workflow integrated with AI pipelines, demonstrating measurable improvements in production efficiency.
What is the team like?
- You will work with other engineers and AI specialists and be supervised by VP of AI Transformation. This team is data-driven and results-oriented. You will collaborate regularly with members of your team to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.
Sounds great! What’s the company culture?
- We are looking for individuals who are:
- Game Changers — You approach challenges with creativity and openness, innovate beyond existing plans, and drive meaningful improvements.
- Data Fanatics — You solve problems through data, draw unbiased conclusions, and track the impact of every solution.
- Partner Obsessed — You prioritize the needs of our partners, communicate clearly, and deliver results that exceed expectations.
- Team of Doers — You take initiative, uplift teammates, and hold yourself accountable for outcomes that move the company forward.
What is the hiring process?
- Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
- Video interview with a hiring manager
- Onsite interview with a panel of department leaders
- Professional reference checks
- Executive review
- Offer
How can I stand out as an applicant?
- Discuss professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples.
- Provide insights on how you can add value and be the best addition to the team.
- Focus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at Pattern.
- Share experience on any side projects related to robotics, automation, or data-driven hardware control.
- Send us your resume (and portfolio, GitHub, or demo videos if available).
Pattern Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pattern and has not been reviewed or approved by Pattern.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered and described as generous, with RSU sharing and access to stock included in total compensation. Equity availability is positioned as a core element for employees across the company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid sick days indicate a wide-ranging time-off policy. These offerings create breadth for both vacation needs and family-related leave.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a fully vested company match from day one (up to 4%) strengthens long-term financial security. Immediate vesting underscores emphasis on retirement benefits.
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