Software Engineer

About This Role

Foundational is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and integrate software systems for their AI-native manufacturing and automation platforms. This role involves working at the intersection of robotics, embedded systems, and factory operations, delivering reliable software in real-world manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend and systems software for manufacturing, automation, and factory operations.
• Develop services, APIs, and data pipelines connecting factory equipment, robotics, and operational systems to higher-level applications and analytics.
• Build and maintain internal tools and platforms for deployment, monitoring, and operation of factory systems.
• Write production-quality code emphasizing reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Work with product and operations partners to translate real-world requirements into shipped software.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, robotics, or automation-adjacent roles.
• Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (Python, Go, Java, C++, etc.)
• Competency in object-oriented programming and multi-layered system architectures.
• Experience designing and operating backend systems, services, or data pipelines in production.
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts, APIs, and data storage technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• A builder mindset: ownership-oriented, comfortable in ambiguity, and motivated to ship software with tangible, real-world impact.
• Experience or strong interest in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, robotics, or automation-adjacent roles.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits