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# Staff Systems Engineer, Software

- **Company:** Atomic Machines
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Formal Verification, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Restful APIs, Software Performance, Grpc
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-systems-engineer-software-santa-clara-ca--c1fab9a7-a96a-410c-b9cd-8de4abf4323c

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing Systems, Electromechanics, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), System Architecture, Software Engineering, * First-principles systems mindset.

 * Strong software architecture experience.
 * Experience with C++, Rust, or Go preferred.
 * Experience with distributed systems and networking.
 * Experience with gRPC, REST APIs, messaging systems, and IPC.
 * Experience integrating software with robotics and industrial hardware.
 * Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software.
 * BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

## Description

As a Staff Software Systems Engineer at Atomic Machines, you will architect and develop the software infrastructure that coordinates precision manufacturing equipment, distributed control systems, and robotic platforms. You will define software system architecture while also implementing critical software components, integration tools, and validation infrastructure.

This role combines high-level systems engineering with hands-on software development and testing to ensure robust deployment of complex manufacturing systems., * Own software system architecture spanning embedded systems, controls, cloud services, and manufacturing applications.

 * Define software interfaces between platform services, robotics, and hardware.
 * Execute software design and implementation for critical infrastructure.
 * Develop APIs, communication protocols, and distributed services.
 * Drive software performance analysis, latency analysis, synchronization, and reliability improvements.
 * Define system validation strategies and verification methodologies.
 * Drive FMEA, trade studies, and root cause investigations.