Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test Systems

Skild AI · San Mateo, California

Pay

$100k–300k

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On-site

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Back to jobs Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test Systems San Mateo, California Apply Company Overview At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects. Position Overview We're hiring a zero-to-one software engineer to build the manufacturing test and production systems for our robot assembly line. You will own the software backbone that connects our physical hardware, factory operations, test equipment, and cloud data history. This is a highly hands-on role, you'll work directly on the floor with manufacturing, hardware, and embedded engineers to turn ambiguous production needs into robust, scalable software. Responsibilities Test Automation: Develop software to automate subassembly and full-system checkouts, including pass/fail logic, calibration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Hardware Integration: Interface test PCs and edge devices with physical systems — robots, DAQs, PLCs, sensors, actuators, cameras, motor controllers, and embedded devices over standard protocols. Operator Tools: Build reliable operator-facing workflows, UIs, and test executives for technicians on the floor. Cloud & Data Pipelines: Design data models and backend services to warehouse test results, track configurations, manage quality records, and ensure build traceability. Factory Integration: Serve as the bridge between localized test software and broader MES/factory systems such as OpenBOM, PLM, ERP, or inventory tools. Preferred Qualifications Background in robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, drones, satellites, medical devices, industrial automation, consumer hardware, or complex electromechanical manufacturing. Comfortable writing code that interfaces with both physical equipment (sensors, fixtures) and cloud APIs or databases. Relevant prior titles might include Manufacturing Software Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, Production Software Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, or MES/Factory Software Engineer. Ownership mindset: you know how to build the scrappy first version, support it live on the factory floor, and iteratively grow it into a durable production system. Base Salary Range $100,000 - $300,000 USD Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill my application First Name* Last Name* Preferred First Name Email* Phone Country Phone Resume/CV* Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Discipline Select... Add another LinkedIn Profile Personal Website or Portfolio For undergraduate applicants, transcripts must be included in your application. Please attach below. Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Why do you want to work at Skild AI? * Tell us about two to three projects or accomplishments you’re most proud of! Whether it’s building something impactful, contributing to open-source work, launching a company, winning an award, or anything else that showcases your skills — we’re excited to hear about it! * Submit application Powered by

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