Embedded Software Engineer

Our mission at Atomic Machines is to bring autonomous bits-to-atoms manufacturing of anything at any scale to the world, and we are well on our way. We are developing an entirely new class of manufacturing foundry for micro- and nano-scale machines, and we are using that foundry to create products the world has heretofore been unable to build. Our first device has exceptionally strong and large-scale product-market fit: it is both iconic of what our platform can do and a driver of very significant enterprise scale.

Joining forces with us means becoming part of an incredibly talented, inventive and passionate multi-disciplinary team running hard to make our platform, devices and vision a reality. You will have the opportunity to help define the company from its earliest days. You’ll be challenged to learn and grow as a builder and a leader as the company itself grows rapidly. And you will receive significant equity compensation - you’ll truly be a company owner and benefit financially from our overall success. 

Our offices are located in Berkeley and Santa Clara, California.

About The Role:

We are seeking a seasoned embedded software engineer to own the firmware that will control every aspect of the multiple robotic machines, or “nodes” within our fully automated fabrication platform. Our complex systems require real-time performance, particularly for our precision motion trajectories. This role will simulate, develop, test, and debug embedded software for our systems and will need a firm grasp of the physics behind our mechanical engineering work to do so.

What You’ll Do:

• Gather requirements to develop a model that will simulate the eventual firmware architecture of our robotic machining nodes as they are being developed.
• Select, architect, and program Atomic Machines' Microcontroller suite.
• Advise both Mechanical and Electrical engineers on system optimization.
• Develop rigorous test plans, including regression tests, across multiple robotic machining nodes.
• Define the testing requirements and specifications for the hardware your drivers will support.
• Communicate cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines to gather requirements and deliver feedback.
• Rigorously document our embedded development efforts.

What You’ll Need:

• A proven track record of defining firmware architecture optimally against complex precision system requirements.
• 5-10 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years of architectural experience.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Intimate familiarity with standard interfaces in microcontrollers (MCUs).
• A thorough understanding of and experience with motion control (FOC of BLDC motors).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and or cross-functionally.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with CNC or robotic embedded control systems.
• Familiarity with FPGAs, including soft processors.
• Expertise around Texas Instruments (TI) Digital Signal Processors.
• An ability to read and understand Verilog or VHDL code.

The compensation for this position includes equity and benefits.