Software-defined semiconductor fabs
Fab2 builds small, software-defined semiconductor fabs along with the chip-making tools, components, and design software needed to run them. They also operate a "fab fab" factory to mass-produce these mini fabs. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers and researchers seeking more flexible and accessible chip production.
Develop and optimize semiconductor packaging processes, including innovative methods leveraging 3D printing for novel materials and end-to-end fabrication. Requires 5+ years packaging experience, strong materials and process knowledge, and a Master's in a relevant engineering field.
Build a browser-based, multiplayer chip design platform (Figma + GitHub for silicon) in Rust end-to-end. Own interactive editing tools, real-time collaboration, GPU rendering, and simulation features. Strong Rust or systems programming experience required; chip design knowledge optional.
MEP Engineer responsible for facilities construction projects, day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and supporting lab/production spaces across Texas and California sites. Requires BS in engineering, 5+ years managing large-scale industrial construction, MEP/HVAC experience, and up to 50% travel.
Sourcing Manager owning the supply base for semiconductor fab manufacturing. Responsibilities include material planning, supplier negotiation, make-vs-buy analysis, shortage recovery, and ensuring continuity of supply across hardware and electronics under rapid design iteration. Requires 5+ years in sourcing/procurement for physical products.
Device Engineer characterizing semiconductor devices, designing test structures and probe cards, extracting parameters with BSIM models, and providing feedback to improve CMOS processes in a hands-on startup environment. Requires strong CMOS device physics background and probe station experience.
Coordinate onsite interviews, manage candidate logistics, and support recruiters and hiring managers to deliver a smooth, positive hiring experience at a fast-growing semiconductor startup.
Own the full accounting function as the first dedicated accounting leader at a hardware startup. Build scalable processes, controls, inventory/cost accounting, and audit readiness for a complex manufacturing environment.
As a Software Engineer specializing in Rust, you will develop production software for semiconductor fabrication equipment, focusing on real-time control, process automation, data acquisition, and diagnostics. This hands-on role involves working closely with hardware to shape chip manufacturing processes.
Develop firmware and real-time Linux applications for semiconductor fabrication tools, working end-to-end from system definition through production deployment. Requires 3+ years embedded C experience and microcontroller peripheral knowledge.
Lead embedded firmware development for semiconductor fab equipment, from microcontroller bring-up through real-time Linux control applications. Requires 8+ years of real-time embedded C experience and close collaboration with hardware teams.
Builds security, IT, and governance foundations for a scaling semiconductor startup, owning change management, permissions, compliance (ITAR, NIST, SOC 2), device lifecycle, and operational risk remediation. Requires 3-7+ years in IT/security operations with hands-on IAM and endpoint expertise.
Leads development of novel lithography patterning hardware for advanced semiconductor nodes, driving autonomous R&D from simulation to fabrication. Requires PhD in relevant field and deep expertise in optics, nanofabrication, and sub-micron patterning.
Designs, prototypes, and builds precision mechanical systems for semiconductor fab equipment, including motion stages, frames, and metrology tools targeting nanometer performance. Requires 3+ years hands-on experience in precision machine design and integration of components like bearings and interferometers.
Infrastructure Software Engineering Intern designs, builds, and manages on-premises backend infrastructure for a semiconductor fab, focusing on bare-metal Linux, automation, monitoring, and reliability using Rust and Go. Requires strong systems programming skills and a portfolio of real projects; pursuing BS in CS/CE.
Hardware Test Engineer characterizes tools, builds automated testing software, diagnoses complex system failures across electrical, mechanical, and software teams in a fast-paced semiconductor fab startup. Requires 2+ years experience, coding for tests, and strong mechanical intuition.
Designs and executes experiments for new semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods in a cleanroom lab. Operates deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology tools; develops and optimizes process recipes. Requires hands-on cleanroom experience and relevant STEM degree.
Develop real-time Linux/Rust applications and robotic control algorithms for semiconductor fabrication equipment. Requires pursuing bachelor's in CS/EE/CE, Python/C/C++ proficiency, and robotics experience; portfolio required.
Develops and tests compact RF power systems for semiconductor fabrication tools, including design from architecture to layout, diagnostics, and prototyping solutions. Requires hands-on RF building experience and a portfolio of shipped projects.
Software engineering intern building full-stack applications, tools, and infrastructure for controlling semiconductor fab equipment and analyzing process data. Requires strong Rust/Go/TypeScript skills, systems fundamentals, and non-trivial project experience; pursuing BS in CS/CE.
Electrical engineering intern prototypes and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment like lithography systems, deposition tools, and motion control in a fast-paced startup. Requires hands-on electrical engineering experience, prototyping portfolio, and pursuing bachelor's in engineering.
Develop real-time Linux applications and microcontroller firmware in Rust to control semiconductor fabrication equipment, and build backend systems for process data analysis. Requires proficiency in Python/C/C++, embedded systems knowledge, and microcontroller experience; pursuing bachelor's or higher.
Hands-on intern designs and iterates semiconductor packaging machines/subsystems, integrates mechanical/electrical/optical components, and performs wafer processing. Requires engineering student status, 1-2 lab experiences, mechanical engineering foundation, and prototyping portfolio.
Mechanical engineering intern designs, prototypes, and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment, performing analysis and simulations. Requires hands-on prototyping experience, strong mechanical engineering foundation, and pursuit of bachelor's degree or higher; portfolio of built projects essential.
Hands-on intern designs and executes experiments for novel semiconductor fabrication processes, operates cleanroom tools like deposition, etch, and lithography, and optimizes recipes for yield and throughput. Requires cleanroom experience and pursuing bachelor's in engineering.
Builds fullstack web app serving as the central nervous system for a semiconductor fab, enabling process engineers to monitor/control hardware, design processes, and analyze data in real-time. Requires strong TypeScript/React/Go skills and end-to-end ownership of features.
Builds high-performance backend APIs in Go/Rust/gRPC to power fab software, integrating web apps with manufacturing hardware for real-time control and monitoring. Requires deep systems expertise in concurrency, networking, databases, and leading complex production systems.
Designs and owns electrical hardware including PCBAs for chip fabrication machines, from schematic capture through production. Requires end-to-end analog/digital/mixed-signal expertise and hands-on prototyping in a fast-paced environment.
Designs, deploys, and manages bare-metal on-prem infrastructure including servers, networking, observability, and backend services for a semiconductor fab. Requires hands-on SRE experience, systems programming in Rust/Go/Python, and BS in CS/CE or equivalent.
Hands-on Facilities Engineer maintains office, lab, and production spaces through repairs, troubleshooting building systems, equipment setups, and vendor coordination in a semiconductor startup environment. Requires 3+ years of facilities/maintenance experience and ability to work independently.
Equipment Engineer maintains, troubleshoots, and improves semiconductor fabrication tools like anneal, deposition, and etch systems. Requires 3+ years experience, bachelor's degree, wafer process knowledge, CAD proficiency, and electro-mechanical skills.
Business Operations Generalist owns cross-functional projects across finance, legal, HR, IT, and facilities to build scalable operational systems in a hardware startup. Requires 2+ years experience, strong financial tools proficiency, and project ownership in high-growth environments.
Designs, prototypes, and iterates robotics components and systems for semiconductor fabrication automation. Integrates mechanical, electrical, and control elements; requires 3+ years experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and hands-on building.
Designs, prototypes, and builds specialized mechanical equipment and subsystems for semiconductor fabrication and packaging. Requires 2-7 years hands-on experience in mechanical/electromechanical systems and a relevant engineering degree.
Designs, prototypes, and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment subsystems combining mechanical, electrical, and software skills. Leads integration, testing, and rapid iteration on precision motion, metrology, and inspection tools. Requires 3+ years hands-on electromechanical experience.
Leads full-cycle recruiting for technical engineering roles in hardware, software, and semiconductor fields at a fast-paced startup. Partners with leadership to source top talent, manage candidate experiences, and close hires with equity fluency. Requires 3+ years experience.