AI summary
Embedded Software Engineer (Full Stack) role building the real-time firmware and Linux/Rust applications that run Atomic Semi’s semiconductor fabrication tools. Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab in Austin, owning the stack from atoms to architecture. Standout perks include generous equity plus daily lunches and dinners 3x/week.
Key skills
Real-time embedded software developmentC (microcontroller programming)Rust (Linux applications)Python (diagnostic applications)Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)Board bring-upDriver developmentState machines and control logicActuators, sensors and digital signal processingFMEA / reliability-focused design
Salary not listed — comparable Austin embedded software roles typically pay about $130k–$200k base, often plus equity.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on, end-to-end embedded work debugging across hardware/software boundaries and collaborating closely with mechanical/electrical/process teams to bring fab equipment into production.
Why apply
- Generous equity in Atomic Semi
- Visa sponsorship offered
- Daily lunch; dinners 3x/week
Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.
It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.
Building it ourselves is better.
We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.
Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.
The Tool Software team builds the software that runs Atomic Semi’s semiconductor fabrication tools. We work across the stack, from microcontroller firmware and real-time control to Linux applications for calibration, diagnostics, simulation, build/release infrastructure, and over-the-air deployment.
Our software sits close to the hardware and directly affects tool performance, uptime, process repeatability, and fab throughput. We partner closely with electrical, mechanical, process, and fab teams to bring new equipment online and scale it into production.
We’re hiring embedded software engineers to help build the software systems behind our fab equipment. You’ll develop firmware for real-time control of semiconductor processing tools, working from early system definition through board bring-up, driver development, control logic, state machines, communications interfaces, and production deployment.
This is an end-to-end role for engineers who enjoy debugging across hardware and software boundaries. You’ll collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers on schematics, system requirements, controls implementation, and tool integration. You’ll also work on Linux-based Rust applications used for equipment control, operator interfaces, diagnostics, and automation.
Develop microcontroller firmware 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
BS in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (professional or hobbyist) in real-time embedded software development
Experience programming in C for microcontrollers. Python for diagnostic applications
Experience working with actuators, sensors and digital signal processing
Background in semiconductors, industrial automation, manufacturing, or other hardware-intensive domains
Experience programming in Rust
Familiarity with embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
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
Our total compensation package also includes 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
401(k) retirement plan
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
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.
Building it ourselves is better.
We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.
Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.
The Tool Software team builds the software that runs Atomic Semi’s semiconductor fabrication tools. We work across the stack, from microcontroller firmware and real-time control to Linux applications for calibration, diagnostics, simulation, build/release infrastructure, and over-the-air deployment.
Our software sits close to the hardware and directly affects tool performance, uptime, process repeatability, and fab throughput. We partner closely with electrical, mechanical, process, and fab teams to bring new equipment online and scale it into production.
We’re hiring embedded software engineers to help build the software systems behind our fab equipment. You’ll develop firmware for real-time control of semiconductor processing tools, working from early system definition through board bring-up, driver development, control logic, state machines, communications interfaces, and production deployment.
This is an end-to-end role for engineers who enjoy debugging across hardware and software boundaries. You’ll collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers on schematics, system requirements, controls implementation, and tool integration. You’ll also work on Linux-based Rust applications used for equipment control, operator interfaces, diagnostics, and automation.
Develop microcontroller firmware 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
BS in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (professional or hobbyist) in real-time embedded software development
Experience programming in C for microcontrollers. Python for diagnostic applications
Experience working with actuators, sensors and digital signal processing
Background in semiconductors, industrial automation, manufacturing, or other hardware-intensive domains
Experience programming in Rust
Familiarity with embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
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
Our total compensation package also includes 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
401(k) retirement plan
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
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.