Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation
General Matter · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000-$200,000
or apply directly on General Matter's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days General Matter's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of General Matter's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at General Matter
- high 128 stale, 1 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from General Matter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for General Matter.
About this role
As a Software Engineer focused on Hardware Test & Automation, you will develop and maintain software for hardware testing and system validation, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds. Your responsibilities will involve creating automation software, analyzing test data, and enhancing software deployment and testing processes to ensure reliable engineering workflows. This role is suited for those who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 General Matter as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline
- 3+ years of software development expertise in C, C++, or Python; or full stack software development
- Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Nice to have
- Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Experience with configuration management and version control software
- Experience deploying and maintaining build toolchains, test software infrastructure, and telemetry systems
- Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
- Knowledge with a range of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
What you get
- Base salary range of $100,000-$200,000 annually
- Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
- Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Role is 100% on site, requiring daily office attendance
- No specific mention of work-life balance or flexibility in hours
- Salary range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
- Fast-paced environment may lead to high-pressure situations
Summarised from General Matter's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at General Matter
- Program Manager, ManufacturingLos Angeles, CA
- Mechanical Test, Optomechanical SystemsLos Angeles, CA
- Shipping & Receiving SpecialistLos Angeles, CA
- Motor Controls EngineerLos Angeles, CA
- Mechanical Engineer, Optomechanical SystemsLos Angeles, CA
- Campus Engagement & Early Talent RecruiterLos Angeles, CA
- Supply Chain ManagerLos Angeles, CA
- Security EngineerLos Angeles, CA