Software Engineer, Robotics (Robotics)

Location: Boston office in Charlestown, Massachusetts; minimum 4 days per week onsite, with additional office days as project demands

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

Company

hirify.global operates a mealtime platform combining dishes from exclusive restaurants with its own culinary, technology, and logistics operations, including robotics-enabled kitchen automation.

What you will do

• Write, test, and debug control software for automated systems using PLCs, Structured Text, C++, C, and Python.
• Integrate pneumatic and motion-controlled sensors and actuators into robotic systems.
• Commission motion and I/O systems and support controls solutions throughout their life cycle.
• Test and debug physical machinery in the lab for safe, reliable operation.
• Document machine specifications and operating procedures.
• 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 an automation language such as IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, or with C, C++, or Python for hardware interfacing.
• Interest in working directly with physical hardware, motors, robotics, and active machinery.
• Ability to work in 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 products.
• Flexible career development across specialized software engineering areas.
• Benefits include equity, 401(k), medical, dental and vision plans, disability coverage, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, discounted meals, and brand perks.

Hiring process

• Interview scheduling and candidacy updates are handled by email or text.
• Accommodation support is available during the interview process.