Robotics Software Engineer - Additive Manufacturing Automation SystemsLong Beach, California | HybridOpportunity SummaryA venture-backed advanced manufacturing company is developing next-generation robotic production systems focused on automation, precision process control, and scalable industrial hardware. The team is building 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 software systems that enable robotic platforms and industrial machines to operate reliably in demanding real-world environments.
The engineer will contribute across robotics software, hardware integration, realtime machine behavior, and orchestration between 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 robotics software for advanced manufacturing and industrial automation systems using Rust and related technologiesBuild software infrastructure for robotic control, machine orchestration, telemetry, and industrial automation workflowsIntegrate robotic motion systems, PLCs, welding equipment, sensors, power systems, and industrial hardware devicesSupport realtime or near-realtime robotic machine behavior where deterministic performance and low-latency execution are criticalDesign reliable abstractions for hardware communication, diagnostics, machine state management, and configuration systemsDebug complex interactions across robotics software, 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 robotics software architecture, testing frameworks, documentation, and engineering best practicesSupport deployment and operation of robotic systems used in production manufacturing environmentsQualifications3+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on robotics, industrial automation, embedded systems, or systems programmingStrong experience developing software in Rust or modern systems programming languages such as C or C++Experience working with hardware-integrated robotics or automation systemsUnderstanding of realtime systems, deterministic control behavior, concurrency, and low-level hardware communicationExperience debugging complex software and hardware interactions in physical robotic systemsFamiliarity with industrial communication protocols, robotic 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, industrial robotics, or automated manufacturing equipmentExperience 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 robotics software infrastructure for advanced 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#LI-AV