Senior Software Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Engineering team, you'll help transform cutting-edge research into scalable, production-grade software used by engineers, machinists, and customers alike.

You’ll work across services and systems — from CAD and mesh pipelines to simulation infrastructure and web APIs — to build the core backend and data services that power Atomic’s platform. This role is ideal for generalists who are excited to work across disciplines and take ownership of complex, high-impact systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs in Python and other languages
• Build and maintain services for geometry processing, simulation orchestration, and real-time data handling
• Design schemas and pipelines for structured and unstructured data using PostgreSQL, S3, Redis, and RabbitMQ
• Own and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure (GitHub Actions, Hashicorp stack)
• Collaborate with product and design to define intuitive interfaces for tooling engineers and internal users
• Profile and optimize performance-critical workloads, including GPU-accelerated simulation tasks

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience building and deploying production software at scale
• Proficiency in at least one systems language (Go, Rust, or C++) and one scripting language (Python preferred)
• Experience designing and scaling distributed systems, data pipelines, or high-performance compute services
• Hands-on experience with distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines
• Comfortable working in hybrid environments (cloud and on-prem), including bare-metal GPU systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly in writing and in conversation
• Experience with 3D geometry kernels (Parasolid, OpenCascade) or CAD/CAM workflows
• Familiarity with simulation, manufacturing, robotics, or hardware-in-the-loop systems
• Understanding of ITAR, CMMC, or similar regulatory constraints
• Experience building developer-facing tools, SDKs, or internal platforms

How We Work

• Fast iteration: We deploy code daily and validate it in the factory every week
• Factory-first mindset: Engineers spend time on the shop floor to understand the real-world impact of their work
• Low ceremony, high ownership: We value well-written design docs, tested code, and real results — not meetings
• Collaborative culture: Geometry, AI, and robotics teams are tightly integrated and co-develop the product together

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity package
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k)
• PTO with a 15-day minimum
• Quarterly team travel to Detroit
• Visa support for TN, E‑3, and O‑1 candidates
• Hardware stipend and on-site prototype lab access