Bright Machines

Principal Robotics Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Robotics, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Principal Robotics Software Engineer

Position Overview

  • Company: Bright Machines
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Location Type: Onsite
  • Job Title: Principal Robotics Software Engineer

Software Engineers at Bright Machines are responsible for defining and implementing the systems that make Software Defined Manufacturing possible and that power our microfactories (lines of robotic cells). You will design, create, and integrate backend and frontend software components into scalable systems that help our users program, deploy, and operate our microfactories. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a greenfield development effort that will change the way companies build and produce products.

Requirements

  • Strong programming skills
  • Experience with software design and development
  • Experience with scalable systems and microservices
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable code
  • Experience with testing methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end tests)
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Ability to contribute to architecture design reviews

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, develop, and deploy software components that help realize Bright Machines’ vision of Software Defined Manufacturing.
  • Contribute best-in-class programming skills to develop reliable and scalable micro-services.
  • Write clean, maintainable code and perform peer code-reviews.
  • Participate in architecture design reviews across areas of expertise.
  • Create unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure continuous delivery of code to production.
  • Work with other team members to investigate design approaches, prototype new technology, and evaluate technical feasibility.
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software against aggressive schedules.
  • Establish architectural principles, select design patterns, and mentor team members on their appropriate application.
  • Help define and implement standards and promote best practices for distributed software systems.
  • Analyze and solve complex problems.

Company Information

  • Company Name: Bright Machines
  • Mission: To transform the industry through intelligent automation and Software Defined Manufacturing.
  • Focus: Developing products to meet the demands of today while building a platform for the future.
  • Product: Microfactories (lines of robotic cells)

Application Instructions

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Skills

Programming
Software Design
Scalable Systems
Microservices
Code Quality
Testing Methodologies
Agile/Scrum
Architecture Design

Bright Machines

Intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing

About Bright Machines

Bright Machines specializes in intelligent automation solutions for the manufacturing industry, particularly in electronic assembly. Its main product, the Microfactory, is a software-defined production line that automates high-precision, repetitive tasks, allowing manufacturers to scale operations efficiently and reduce costs. This system helps clients in various sectors, including electronics, automotive, and medical devices, by addressing challenges like labor shortages and quality control issues. Unlike competitors, Bright Machines focuses on providing both hardware and software solutions, creating a recurring revenue model through sales, subscription fees, and support services. The company's goal is to enhance the scalability, flexibility, and economics of manufacturing processes, enabling clients to adapt quickly to market changes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$374.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options

Risks

Closing the Israel R&D center may impact innovation and talent retention.
New CEO Chris Stori might disrupt existing operations and partnerships.
Heavy reliance on major tech companies could limit strategic flexibility.

Differentiation

Bright Machines offers a unique Microfactory solution for software-defined manufacturing.
The company integrates AI-driven software with robotics for high-precision automation.
Bright Machines serves diverse industries, including electronics, automotive, and medical devices.

Upsides

Bright Machines raised $126 million in Series C funding for expansion.
Strategic partnerships with Nvidia and Microsoft enhance technological capabilities.
The trend towards software-defined manufacturing supports Bright Machines' market growth.

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