Manufacturing Software Lead
- Location
- Austin, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- C
- Python
- production test automation
Also useful
- Rust
- semiconductor equipment
- MES integration
- SPC
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Parental leave
About the Role
The Manufacturing Software Lead owns the software systems that manufacture, test, and calibrate for all of fab2's semiconductor equipment. This involves architecting software for device assembly, provisioning, calibration, and end-of-line test. You will implement firmware and software changes in production equipment while also building dedicated software for manufacturing test.
Responsibilities
- Own manufacturing software for all in-house hardware, from components (MFCs, pumps, valves) through assembled processing tools
- Design and build automated test and calibration systems for fixtures, test firmware, and host-side test software
- Write production software in C, Python, and Rust which include firmware test modes, calibration and characterization routines, provisioning and flashing tools, and test-station applications
- Partner with manufacturing engineers on test station design and implementation
- Uphold code and testing standards through feedback and code review
- Hire and mentor team members
Required Experience
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years developing software for the manufacture or test of physical products (test automation, calibration, end-of-line test, production tooling)
- Proficiency in C and Python
- Working knowledge of electronics and instrumentation: reading schematics, using bench test equipment
- Experience with production data systems: traceability, test databases, and analysis of manufacturing data
Nice-to-have
- Background in semiconductor equipment, fluid/gas handling components, vacuum systems, or scientific instrumentation
- Experience testing or calibrating mass flow controllers, pumps, pressure/temperature sensors, or precision actuators
- Experience with MES integration or building lightweight MES functionality
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, or other quality and reliability practices
- Experience scaling from prototype builds through production ramp
- Experience with Rust
- Working at fab2
- We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA.
Benefits
fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- 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 including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
- Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
- Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
- fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi
About Fab2
The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.
We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.
fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller). Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.
About the Team
The tool software group builds Linux control software and microcontroller firmware for fab2’s in-house semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This includes software for sequencing, recipe execution, interlocks, operator user interfaces, diagnostics, and real-time microcontroller firmware.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
From Fab2's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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