Embedded Software Engineer

Fab2 • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The fab2 team is responsible for designing and building all the necessary hardware and software for chip manufacturing, including the fabs, tools, and components themselves. They are seeking exceptional, hands-on individuals capable of pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The Tool Software team specifically develops the software that operates fab2's semiconductor fabrication tools. This involves working across the entire software stack, from microcontroller firmware and real-time control to Linux applications for calibration, diagnostics, simulation, build/release infrastructure, and over-the-air deployment. The software directly impacts tool performance, uptime, process repeatability, and fab throughput. The team collaborates closely with electrical, mechanical, process, and fab teams to bring new equipment online and scale it into production.

This role focuses on building the software systems behind fab equipment. You will develop firmware for real-time control of semiconductor processing tools, managing the entire lifecycle from early system definition through board bring-up, driver development, control logic, state machines, communications interfaces, and production deployment. It's an end-to-end role for engineers who enjoy debugging across hardware and software boundaries. You will collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers on schematics, system requirements, controls implementation, and tool integration. Additionally, you will work on Linux-based Rust applications for equipment control, operator interfaces, diagnostics, and automation.

Requirements

• 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 going 0 -> 1 on an embedded system, from defining system requirements, prototyping, and seeing through to production use
• Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C, and CAN
• Experience working with actuators, sensors and digital signal processing

Nice To Haves

• Background in semiconductors, industrial automation, manufacturing, or other hardware-intensive domains
• Familiarity with controls for motor drivers, mass flow controllers, temperature controllers, or precision actuators
• Experience programming in Rust
• Familiarity with embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
• Interest in applied math, linear algebra, numerical methods
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level