Senior Software Engineer

Systems Software Engineer - Robotic Manufacturing and Motion Control SystemsLong Beach, California | On-siteOpportunity SummaryA venture-backed advanced manufacturing company is building next-generation robotic production systems focused on automation, precision process control, and scalable industrial hardware. The team is developing integrated platforms that combine robotics, motion systems, welding processes, and additive manufacturing technologies to support high-throughput production environments. This role is focused on the core software infrastructure that enables complex machines to operate reliably in real-world environments. The engineer will own low-level systems software, hardware integration, realtime machine behavior, and orchestration across robotic and industrial subsystems. The position requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and direct involvement with physical hardware, controls, and manufacturing systems.About UsWe are a fast-growing engineering team focused on developing advanced automation and robotic manufacturing platforms for industrial applications. Our work spans robotics, controls, software, sensing, and manufacturing process development, with an emphasis on building reliable systems that bridge software and hardware execution. The company operates in a highly technical environment where engineers work closely across disciplines to rapidly design, test, and improve production-capable systems.Job DutiesDevelop and maintain systems-level software for advanced robotic manufacturing equipment using Rust and related technologiesBuild software infrastructure for machine control, orchestration, telemetry, and industrial automation workflowsIntegrate motion systems, PLCs, welding equipment, sensors, power systems, and industrial hardware devicesSupport realtime or near-realtime machine control where deterministic behavior and low-latency execution are criticalDesign reliable abstractions for hardware communication, configuration management, diagnostics, and machine state controlDebug complex interactions across software, robotics, motion systems, process hardware, and sensing platformsImprove machine observability through telemetry pipelines, logging systems, diagnostics tooling, and operational dashboardsCollaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, robotics, and manufacturing engineering teamsContribute to software architecture decisions, testing frameworks, documentation, and engineering best practicesSupport development and deployment of software used in production manufacturing environmentsQualifications3+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on systems programming, robotics, industrial automation, or embedded systemsStrong experience developing software in Rust or modern systems programming languages such as C or C++Experience working with hardware-integrated software systems in robotics, automation, or industrial equipment environmentsUnderstanding of realtime systems, deterministic control behavior, concurrency, and low-level hardware communicationExperience debugging complex software and hardware interactions in physical systemsFamiliarity with industrial communication protocols, motion systems, or machine control architecturesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced engineering environmentsComfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary technical teamsPreferred ExperienceExperience with EtherCAT or industrial fieldbus communication systemsBackground in robotic motion control, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment softwareExperience integrating welding systems, sensors, PLCs, or industrial power equipmentFamiliarity with additive manufacturing or automated production systemsExposure to telemetry infrastructure, diagnostics tooling, or machine observability systemsExperience developing software for robotics platforms or autonomous systemsUnderstanding of hardware bring-up, commissioning, or machine deployment workflowsWhy Join UsOpportunity to help build core software infrastructure for advanced robotic manufacturing systemsHigh level of ownership across architecture, machine behavior, and hardware integrationWork directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams solving complex real-world automation challengesExposure to cutting-edge robotics, manufacturing, welding, and additive systems developmentEarly-stage environment with significant technical impact and long-term growth opportunityCompensation Details$150,000 - $200,000