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AtomicsemiAtomicsemiAustin, TX

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

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.

145k – 170k
On-site8+ YOEEmbedded Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead microcontroller firmware development for semiconductor processing equipment and components
  • Design and implement real-time Linux applications for equipment control and process automation
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers on requirements and controls implementation

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (professional or hobbyist) in real-time embedded software development
  • Experience programming in C for microcontrollers; Python for diagnostic applications
  • Experience going 0 → 1 on an embedded system, from defining system requirements, prototyping, and seeing through to production use
  • Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C, and CAN
  • Experience working with actuators, sensors, and digital signal processing

Nice-to-Haves

  • Background in semiconductors, industrial automation, manufacturing, or other hardware-intensive domains
  • Familiarity with controls for motor drivers, mass flow controllers, temperature controllers, or precision actuators
  • Experience programming in Rust
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
  • Interest in applied math, linear algebra, numerical methods
  • Familiarity with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) or similar reliability-focused design practice
  • Familiarity with full-stack software development for working with adjacent teams

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $145,000 – $170,000
  • Generous equity in Atomic Semi
  • 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

Skills

CPythonRustEmbedded LinuxYoctoBuildrootMicrocontroller FirmwareReal-Time SystemsSpiI2CCanAdcPwmGpioMotor Control
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