Python Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Python Software Engineer (Manufacturing Systems & Automation)Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 (Direct Hire)Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission District) – 100% On-SitePerks: Free employee parking + daily lunch providedIndustry: Advanced Sensors / Robotics / Autonomous & Industrial SystemsWe’re hiring a software-first Python engineer who enjoys working close to hardware and manufacturing environments. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable software systems that power production testing, data collection, and automation for cutting-edge sensing technology.Core Requirements (Top Priority)5+ years of professional Python development (production-level code)Experience writing software used in manufacturing, hardware, or test environmentsStrong foundation in software engineering best practices (code structure, testing, version control, debugging)Experience interfacing software with hardware systems, instruments, or automated test setupsWhat You’ll Work OnArchitect and develop Python applications for manufacturing test and automation workflowsBuild and optimize software that supports production systems from prototype through scaleTroubleshoot and resolve system-level issues by analyzing logs, test data, and system behaviorImprove performance across test systems (speed, stability, scalability, and maintainability)Create data pipelines and internal tools for production metrics, reporting, and insightsInterface with test hardware, sensors, and measurement equipment through softwareDeploy and support applications across Linux and Windows-based environmentsContribute to internal tooling, documentation, and engineering standardsPreferred BackgroundExperience in robotics, sensing systems, or electromechanical productsFamiliarity with data tools such as SQL or visualization platformsExposure to machine vision, automation frameworks, or robotics platformsPrior work supporting production ramp or high-volume manufacturingOverviewThis position is ideal for an engineer who primarily identifies as a software developer, but enjoys applying those skills in a real-world, hardware-driven environment. You’ll play a key role in building the software backbone behind manufacturing and test systems—helping ensure complex products are built, tested, and delivered with high quality and efficiency