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Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler™ technology—that we will be unveiling to the world soon.
Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.
About The Role
As a Software Applications Engineer, Robotic Systems, you will build the distributed software systems that control the Matter Compiler. These systems coordinate real hardware - sensors, actuators, and manufacturing processes - under real-time and reliability constraints.
You will work across layers of the stack, from low-level device interaction to higher-level APIs that define machine behavior. In one sprint, you might debug a timing issue between devices; in another, you may implement an interface that enables coordination across a fleet of machines.
This role is well-suited for engineers with strong fundamentals, hands-on curiosity, and a desire to grow into systems-level thinking through exposure to real-world, hardware-driven systems. This role is based in either our Santa Clara or Emeryville offices.
- Write, test, and debug software that directly interfaces with robotics and manufacturing systems
- Build and operate distributed systems that coordinate state, timing, and behavior across multiple devices
- Investigate and resolve issues spanning software, firmware, and physical systems
- Contribute to system reliability through logging, observability, and fault handling
- Work across the stack—from device-level interaction to networked APIs
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to define system behavior
- 2+ years of experience (including internships, research, robotics projects, or relevant industry work)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in Python for building and debugging production systems (our stack primarily includes Python, C++, and Go)
- Experience with at least one systems or strongly typed language such as C++, Rust, or Go
- Solid understanding of core computer science fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, systems basics)
- Experience building or debugging systems that interact with hardware or other external systems
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience working with robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software
- Familiarity with real-time systems or resource-constrained environments
- Experience debugging complex issues across multiple layers (software, firmware, hardware)
- Exposure to distributed systems or networked device coordination
- Interest in how physical systems behave under real-world constraints (latency, noise, failure, safety)
- Experience with observability, testing, or infrastructure tools
About Atomic Machines
Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler™ technology—that we will be unveiling to the world soon.
Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.
About The Role
As a Software Applications Engineer, Robotic Systems, you will build the distributed software systems that control the Matter Compiler. These systems coordinate real hardware - sensors, actuators, and manufacturing processes - under real-time and reliability constraints.
You will work across layers of the stack, from low-level device interaction to higher-level APIs that define machine behavior. In one sprint, you might debug a timing issue between devices; in another, you may implement an interface that enables coordination across a fleet of machines.
This role is well-suited for engineers with strong fundamentals, hands-on curiosity, and a desire to grow into systems-level thinking through exposure to real-world, hardware-driven systems. This role is based in either our Santa Clara or Emeryville offices.
- Write, test, and debug software that directly interfaces with robotics and manufacturing systems
- Build and operate distributed systems that coordinate state, timing, and behavior across multiple devices
- Investigate and resolve issues spanning software, firmware, and physical systems
- Contribute to system reliability through logging, observability, and fault handling
- Work across the stack—from device-level interaction to networked APIs
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to define system behavior
- 2+ years of experience (including internships, research, robotics projects, or relevant industry work)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in Python for building and debugging production systems (our stack primarily includes Python, C++, and Go)
- Experience with at least one systems or strongly typed language such as C++, Rust, or Go
- Solid understanding of core computer science fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, systems basics)
- Experience building or debugging systems that interact with hardware or other external systems
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience working with robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software
- Familiarity with real-time systems or resource-constrained environments
- Experience debugging complex issues across multiple layers (software, firmware, hardware)
- Exposure to distributed systems or networked device coordination
- Interest in how physical systems behave under real-world constraints (latency, noise, failure, safety)
- Experience with observability, testing, or infrastructure tools
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer
Align your resume to SOC codes
Software Applications Engineers map to SOC code 15-1252 in DOL and USCIS systems. Use this classification when researching prevailing wages via OFLC Wage Search and frame your resume to match the duties USCIS expects for this occupation.
Search LCA disclosure data by role
DOL publishes certified LCA records quarterly. Filter by job title and SOC code to find which employers have filed for Software Applications Engineer roles specifically, not just general software engineering positions. Use Migrate Mate to run this search without downloading raw disclosure files.
Verify the specialty occupation connection
Your offer letter must describe duties requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Titles like 'applications engineer' can straddle general IT and specialty roles, so confirm the job description specifies a degree-required technical function before applying.
Time your application around the cap lottery
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're mid-job search, align offer negotiations to land an accepted offer before late February so your employer can register in time for that fiscal year's lottery.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days. For Software Applications Engineer roles with a fixed project start date or OPT expiration approaching, ask your employer to include premium processing in the I-129 filing to avoid gaps in authorization.
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Find Software Applications Engineer JobsSoftware Applications Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Applications Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Software Applications Engineers map to SOC code 15-1252, a classification USCIS consistently recognizes as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. The key is that your offer letter's described duties must require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Search DOL LCA disclosure data filtered by job title and SOC code 15-1252 to identify employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for Software Applications Engineer positions specifically. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer so you can target companies with a verified H-1B sponsorship track record for this title rather than guessing from job postings.
What degree field does USCIS expect for a Software Applications Engineer H-1B petition?
USCIS expects a degree in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, or a directly related technical discipline. A general business or unrelated STEM degree is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for this title unless your employer can demonstrate the role specifically requires that field. A master's in a related discipline strengthens the petition.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Software Applications Engineer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, provided you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin. The new employer must file a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for the Software Applications Engineer role at the new worksite location.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Software Applications Engineer job offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Software Applications Engineers at the Level I through Level IV wage tiers, depending on your experience and the role's complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and work location. Offers below the certified LCA wage violate DOL rules and can jeopardize your petition.
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