Software Engineer, Hardware Manufacturing
fab2Job Title
Software Engineer, Hardware Manufacturing
Role Summary
Build software that supports fab2's hardware manufacturing operations, including systems for BOMs, inventory, test workflows, traceability, and tooling. Work on greenfield systems and collaborate closely with engineers and technicians in the lab and factory.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on turning physical workflows into reliable production software. Employment is contingent on the applicant's ability to comply with U.S. export controls.
Experience Level
Mid-level. No specific years of experience listed.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include owning and developing the internal manufacturing platform and integrating design, build, inventory, and test data.
- Own and iterate the internal hardware manufacturing platform with engineers and technicians.
- Design systems for BOMs, parts, revisions, serial numbers, and traceability.
- Develop tools to convert designs into assembly steps, test procedures, and completed work.
- Create test workflows that capture acceptance criteria and results for parts and assemblies.
- Build inventory and purchasing systems to track stock, needs, and build blockers.
- Tie design, inventory, build, and test data together for end-to-end hardware traceability.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience for immediate success.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience shipping production applications.
- Full-stack ability across frontend, backend, databases, and system design.
- Ability to model complex real-world workflows and simplify them into software.
- Strong product instincts and willingness to work directly with engineers and technicians on the floor.
- Effective use of AI coding tools while being able to read, write, debug, and reason about code independently.
- Strong technical communication and a high degree of ownership.
Nice-to-have
- Founding engineer, CTO, or early-stage startup background.
- Experience with hardware, embedded systems, robotics, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with MES, ERP, PLM, BOMs, inventory, traceability, work orders, or manufacturing test.
- Background in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: fab2
Headquarters: Austin, TX, United States
Early-stage hardware startup that designs and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment, tools, and the hardware/software needed to make fabs. Works on lithography, metrology, motion systems and related components; founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller with offices in Austin and San Francisco.
