# Software Engineer, Hardware Manufacturing

**Company:** [Fab2](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fab2)
**Location:** Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Skills:** Frontend Development, Backend Development, Databases, System Design, Ai Coding Tools, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Hardware Traceability, Inventory Management, Robotics, Embedded Systems
**Posted:** 2026-09-01

> Build full-stack production software for fab2’s hardware manufacturing operation, including traceability, assembly, testing, inventory, and purchasing workflows. The role requires strong software fundamentals, production application experience, and the ability to simplify complex physical processes.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the internal hardware manufacturing platform and collaborate with engineers and technicians to define workflows.
- Design systems for bills of materials (BOMs), parts, revisions, serial numbers, and hardware traceability.
- Develop technician tools that convert 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 that show available materials, requirements, and build blockers.
- Connect design, inventory, build, and test data so hardware can be traced from drawing to finished assembly.

## Requirements
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience shipping production applications.
- Full-stack experience across frontend, backend, databases, and system design.
- Ability to translate complex real-world workflows into simple, useful software.
- Strong product judgment and willingness to work directly with engineers and technicians.
- Ability to use AI coding tools while independently reading, writing, debugging, and reasoning about code.
- Strong technical communication and a high degree of ownership.

## Nice-to-haves
- Founding engineer, CTO, or early-stage startup experience.
- Experience with hardware, embedded systems, robotics, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with MES, ERP, PLM, or other manufacturing systems.
- Hands-on experience with BOMs, inventory, traceability, work orders, manufacturing tests, or supply chain.
- Background in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and sick time.
- Visa sponsorship.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Weekly learning and development opportunities.
- Commuter benefits, including parking and late-night rides from the office.
- Daily lunches, dinners three times per week, and a stocked office kitchen.

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