Senior Software Engineer (Automation Platform)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Robotics): Designing and building a robot orchestration framework, execution engines, and APIs for software-defined manufacturing with an accent on scalability and reliability. Focus on implementing distributed systems foundations and improving developer experience for platform users.

Location: On-site in San Francisco, California

Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an AI-enabled manufacturer specializing in the automated assembly of data center infrastructure using proprietary robotics and software.

What you will do

• Design and build the core robot orchestration framework, including the execution engine and APIs.
• Partner with systems engineers to identify pain points and shape future product development.
• Enhance system reliability, observability, and debuggability for both internal teams and users.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to the technical direction of a small engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience building production software in Python.
• Proven experience developing frameworks or orchestration systems.
• Strong foundation in distributed systems, specifically state, consistency, failure handling, and idempotency.
• Expertise in operating production systems and debugging across process and network boundaries.
• Must be able to work on-site in San Francisco, California.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, controls, or manufacturing systems.
• Background in PLCs, real-time systems, or device-level software.
• Experience supporting production deployments in industrial or field environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build the next generation of software-defined manufacturing.
• Work in a high-impact environment transforming the industrial sector.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and exceptional engineering practices.