Apply on Employer Site

Atomic Machines · 5 days ago

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $230K/yr

6+ years exp

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design and implement software that drives advanced automation systems, emphasizing manufacturing automation and system integration.

ManufacturingSemiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PythonC++Manufacturing automationMechatronic systemsHardware integrationCross-disciplinary collaborationProblem-solvingIndependent work

Required

6+ 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

Preferred

A first-principles mindset — you question assumptions, reframe problems from the ground up, and approach challenges with a foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedent

Benefits

Equity

Benefits

Company

Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.

Founded in 2019

Berkeley, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.atomicmachines.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Atomic Machines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (4)

2024 (7)

2023 (3)