Staff Systems Engineer, Software

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2 Locations
In-Office
170K-230K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Robotics
Building the machines that build everything.
The Role
Architect and implement software infrastructure that coordinates precision manufacturing equipment, robotics, embedded controllers, and cloud services. Define interfaces, develop APIs and distributed services, build automated testing, simulation, and CI/CD pipelines, perform system integration and validation, drive performance and reliability improvements, and lead cross-boundary debugging, FMEA, and root-cause analysis.
Summary Generated by Built In
Atomic Machines is building the Matter Compiler™, the first in a new class of AI-native, all-digital manufacturing systems that build working machines directly from code. The Matter Compiler™ is aimed at micro-machines: motors and gears the size of a grain of sand, robots small enough to work inside the body, cooling built directly into the chips that run AI, and the many devices like them that have been waiting on a way to build them. Its first product is PrimeSwitch™, an electromechanical power relay the size of a button battery that carries 150 amps continuous current and opens in 50 microseconds, about a thousand times faster than a conventional contactor. Founded by Jeff Holden — serial entrepreneur, ex-Amazon SVP and Uber’s first Chief Product Officer — the company has raised $250 million to date.
 
Atomic Machines is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Emeryville and Santa Clara.
About This Role:

As a Staff Software Systems Engineer at Atomic Machines, you will architect and develop the software infrastructure that coordinates precision manufacturing equipment, distributed control systems, and robotic platforms. You will define software system architecture while also implementing critical software components, integration tools, and validation infrastructure.

This role combines high-level systems engineering with hands-on software development and testing to ensure robust deployment of complex manufacturing systems.

What You’ll Do:
  • Develop a deep understanding of Atomic Machines' distributed platform architecture.
  • Own software system architecture spanning embedded systems, controls, cloud services, and manufacturing applications.
  • Define software interfaces between platform services, robotics, and hardware.
  • Execute software design and implementation for critical infrastructure.
  • Develop APIs, communication protocols, and distributed services.
  • Drive software performance analysis, latency analysis, synchronization, and reliability improvements.
  • Define system validation strategies and verification methodologies.
  • Drive FMEA, trade studies, and root cause investigations.
What You’ll Need:
  • 10+ years building complex software systems.
  • First-principles systems mindset.
  • Strong software architecture experience.
  • Experience with C++, Rust, or Go preferred.
  • Experience with distributed systems and networking.
  • Experience with gRPC, REST APIs, messaging systems, and IPC.
  • Experience integrating software with robotics and industrial hardware.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software.
  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range
$170,000—$230,000 USD

Atomic Machines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]. To help our recruiting team manage application volume and respond to candidates more efficiently, Atomic Machines may use AI-assisted tools.

Skills Required

  • First-principles systems mindset.
  • Strong software architecture experience.
  • Extensive Python development experience.
  • Experience with C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Experience with distributed systems and networking.
  • Experience with gRPC, REST APIs, messaging systems, and IPC.
  • Experience integrating software with robotics and industrial hardware.
  • Experience developing automated testing infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software.
  • Experience with simulation, CI/CD, and software verification.
  • 7+ years building complex software systems.
  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
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The Company
HQ: Berkeley, CA
129 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

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.

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