We are seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to design and implement software that drives advanced automation systems at Atomic Machines. The ideal candidate has strong computer science fundamentals, expertise in Python and C++, and hands-on experience developing software that interfaces tightly with hardware. This role emphasizes manufacturing automation and system integration — building the control frameworks, diagnostic tools, and software that connect actuators, sensors, and embedded systems into reliable, production-grade platforms. As Atomic Machines scales its manufacturing technology, this role offers the opportunity to develop foundational automation software that enables precision, reliability, and throughput at industrial scale. This role is physically based Monday–Friday in our Santa Clara or Emeryville office.
What you’ll do:- Join the Robotics and Controls team within Platform Engineering and work closely with electro-mechanical teams to bring up and integrate new manufacturing processes
- Develop software for automation sequencing, motion coordination, and hardware interfacing across sensors, actuators, and embedded controllers.
- Build integration frameworks that connect mechatronic subsystems into cohesive, production-ready manufacturing platforms.
- Create calibration, diagnostic, and bring-up tools to accelerate deployment of new hardware and simplify troubleshooting for engineers and technicians.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to translate production requirements into robust automation capabilities.
- Contribute to simulation and digital twin environments to validate software-hardware integration and accelerate deployment cycles.
- Support development of the Matter Compiler’s mechatronic subsystems, ensuring reliability and repeatability in manufacturing operations.
- Establish best practices in software development for automation: modularity, testability, and maintainability.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience developing software for mechatronic, automation, or industrial systems.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Python and C++, bonus points for experience in real-time environments.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing automation concepts, including hardware integration, sequencing, and system-level coordination.
- Familiarity with sensors (encoders, cameras, force/torque, thermal, etc.) and actuators used in automated systems.
- Experience building diagnostic, calibration, or test frameworks for complex electromechanical systems.
- Track record of deploying reliable, production-grade software in manufacturing or automation environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.
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What We Do
Atomic Machines is redefining humanity’s relationship with matter. We see a future where our tools will allow us to reorganize matter at the atomic level at will, where we will go from bits to atoms for any object or machine that can be designed in alignment with physical laws. We have begun our journey with the development of a robotic manufacturing platform capable of making an entirely new class of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) devices. We are well funded and have exceptionally strong product/market fit and a clear go-to-market path for the device we will make first with our platform. Our platform breaks traditional manufacturing paradigms and constraints, enabling inexpensive rapid prototyping as well as large scale manufacturing with highly compelling economics.
Joining forces with us means becoming part of an incredibly talented, inventive and passionate multi-disciplinary team working on a massive world-changing mission. You will have the opportunity to help define the company from its early days. You’ll be challenged to learn and grow as a builder and a leader as the company itself grows rapidly. And you will receive significant equity compensation - you’ll truly be a company owner and benefit financially from our overall success.
