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Atomic Machines

Staff Systems Engineer, Software

Atomic Machines · Emeryville or Santa Clara, California

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Atomic Machines's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Atomic Machines's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Atomic Machines
high
28 stale, 4 reposted of 31 open
Hiring momentum
46 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Atomic Machines's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Atomic Machines.

About this role

As a Staff Software Systems Engineer at Atomic Machines, you will be responsible for architecting and developing the software infrastructure that supports precision manufacturing equipment and robotic platforms. Your role will involve high-level systems engineering along with hands-on software development, focusing on defining software architecture, implementing critical components, and ensuring robust deployment of complex systems.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Atomic Machines as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years building complex software systems
  • First-principles systems mindset
  • Strong software architecture experience
  • Experience with distributed systems and networking
  • Experience integrating software with robotics and industrial hardware
  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Nice to have

  • Experience with C++, Rust, or Go preferred
  • Experience with gRPC, REST APIs, messaging systems, and IPC
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software

What you get

  • Equity
  • Benefits

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $170,000 — $230,000 USD
  • Role involves both high-level architecture and hands-on development, which may appeal to candidates looking for a diverse set of responsibilities.
  • The company is in a niche field of micromanufacturing, which may affect the breadth of applicable experience gained.

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Listed by Atomic Machines on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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