Fab Full Stack Software Engineer

About Atomic Semi

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'll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.

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.

Smaller is better. Faster is better. 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.

Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. 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.

About the Team

At Atomic Semi, we're building a fast, small semiconductor fab from the ground up. The software team is responsible for everything that makes the fab run—writing the code that controls, manages, automates, and orchestrates the hardware that powers chipmaking.

About the Role

You'll work across the stack to build the systems that power the fab, owning features end to end from API design to polished UI. You'll turn complex hardware workflows into intuitive software, build reliable services, and craft responsive, performant interfaces. You'll collaborate closely with process engineers, designers, and embedded teams to ship tools that make chipmaking fast, automated, and visible in real time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our core web application that runs the fab

• Collaborate with process and automation engineers to make chips with robots

• Contribute to and integrate with firmware and embedded systems

• Build and extend backend services and infrastructure that keep the fab running

Required Experience

• Full stack development experience with fluency across modern web frameworks and cloud infrastructure

• Ability to build and ship both frontend and backend systems, including hardening prototypes into production-ready products

• Strong skills in rapid prototyping and iteration, with a balance of speed, quality, and craftsmanship

Nice-to-have

• Previous experience as founder or early engineer at a startup or in a zero-to-one role

• Published projects, open source contributions, or side projects that demonstrate technical creativity

• Experience building software that interfaces directly with hardware systems

Working at Atomic Semi

We're an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA. 

Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 – $195,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in Atomic Semi.

Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time

• Visa Sponsorship

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities

• 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.