Software Engineer, Robotics

Location: Boston office in Charlestown, Massachusetts; minimum four days per week in the office, with additional days as required by project demands.

Salary: $139,500–$145,500 annually for Massachusetts.

Company

hirify.global is a mealtime platform that combines dishes from exclusive restaurants and operates the culinary, technology, and logistics systems behind each order.

What you will do

• Write, test, and debug control software for automated systems using PLCs, Structured Text, C++, C, and Python.
• Commission motion and I/O systems and support control systems throughout their life cycle.
• Integrate pneumatic and motion-controlled sensors and actuators into robotic systems.
• Test and debug physical machinery in the lab for safe and reliable operation.
• Document machine specifications and operating guides.
• Support the Electrical Controls team with control-system schematics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and patience when debugging real-time interactions between software and hardware.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 automation languages such as Structured Text or with C, C++, or Python for hardware interfacing.
• Interest in working directly with hardware, motors, and robotics, including hands-on machine troubleshooting.
• Ability to work from the Boston office at least four days per week.

Nice to have

• Academic projects, extracurricular activities such as FIRST Robotics, or internships involving robotics, industrial automation, or mechatronic systems.
• Exposure to B&R Industrial Automation software, including Automation Studio, and related hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated mentorship from senior controls and software engineers.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation and robotic hardware.
• Opportunity to contribute to restaurant automation.
• Flexible career development across specialized software engineering areas.
• Equity, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, disability coverage, discounted meals, and brand perks.

Hiring process

• Interview scheduling and candidacy updates are provided by email or text.
• Accommodations are available during the interview process upon request.