Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test Systems (Robotics)

Location: San Mateo, California, United States

Base salary: $100,000–$300,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is developing general-purpose robotic intelligence that adapts to unseen scenarios through data-driven machine learning.

What you will do

• Build manufacturing test and production systems for a robot assembly line.
• Automate subassembly and full-system checkouts, including pass/fail logic, calibration, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Integrate test PCs and edge devices with robots, DAQs, PLCs, sensors, actuators, cameras, motor controllers, and embedded devices.
• Develop operator-facing workflows, UIs, and test executives for factory technicians.
• Design data models and backend services for test results, configuration tracking, quality records, and build traceability.
• Connect localized test software with MES and factory systems such as OpenBOM, PLM, ERP, and inventory tools.

Requirements

• Experience writing software that interfaces with physical equipment and cloud APIs or databases.
• Ability to build an initial production system, support it on the factory floor, and develop it into a durable platform.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, hardware, and embedded engineering teams.
• Background in robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, drones, satellites, medical devices, industrial automation, consumer hardware, or complex electromechanical manufacturing is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work directly on the manufacturing floor.
• Ownership of zero-to-one production software systems.
• Opportunity to work on general-purpose robotic intelligence and innovative robotics projects.
• Team environment spanning new graduates through domain experts.