Software Engineer, Hardware Manufacturing
Fab2 · Austin
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## About fab2 fab2 builds the hardware and software needed to make chips—designing and manufacturing the fabs, tools, and components in-house. We’re looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what’s possible. ## About the Team - fab2 prints chips. - fab2 prints fabs. - The Software team builds the software that runs it all. ## About the Role We’re hiring a **Software Engineer** to build the software behind fab2’s hardware manufacturing operation. You’ll build systems that help us **design, assemble, test, track, and scale** our manufacturing process—without inheriting the constraints of legacy manufacturing software. This is a **greenfield** role for someone who enjoys turning messy physical workflows into simple software and working directly with the people using it. ## Responsibilities - Own our internal hardware manufacturing platform and work directly with engineers and technicians to shape how it should work. - Design systems behind **BOMs, parts, revisions, serial numbers, and hardware traceability**. - Develop tools technicians use to turn engineering designs into **assembly steps, test procedures, and completed work**. - Create test workflows that capture **acceptance criteria and results** for each part or assembly. - Build inventory and purchasing systems showing what we have, what we need, and what’s blocking a build. - Tie design, inventory, build, and test data together so hardware can be traced from **drawing to finished assembly**. ## Required Experience - Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience shipping production applications. - Full-stack ability across frontend, backend, databases, and system design. - Ability to turn complex real-world workflows into simple, useful software. - Strong product instincts and willingness to work directly with engineers and technicians on the floor. - Effective with AI coding tools while still 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 working with hardware, embedded systems, robotics, or manufacturing. - Familiarity with **MES, ERP, PLM**, or other manufacturing systems. - Hands-on work with BOMs, inventory, traceability, work orders, manufacturing test, or supply chain. - Background in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation. ## Working at fab2 Early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in **Austin, TX; Lockhart, TX; and San Francisco, CA**. ### Benefits (subject to eligibility) - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - Generous Paid Time Off (inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time) - Visa Sponsorship - Life and Disability Insurance - Paid Parental Leave - 401(k) retirement plan - Weekly Learning & Development opportunities - Commuter Benefits (Parking + Late Night Uber rides) - Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week - Stocked office kitchen with snacks and Spindrifts fab2 is an equal-opportunity employer. ## Export Control Notice This position involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with U.S. export controls.
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