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Get Access To All JobsAbout 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
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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer
Match your degree to the job description
TN approval depends on a clear connection between your degree field and the Software Applications Engineer role. If your degree says 'information systems' instead of 'computer science,' document how your coursework covers software development directly. Gaps here are the most common TN denial trigger.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings to find employers experienced with sponsorship processes. Employers already familiar with visa sponsorship are far less likely to stall or withdraw a TN offer during the hiring process.
Ask for a detailed employer support letter
Your offer letter must specify your job title as 'Software Applications Engineer,' the degree field required, your start date, and the temporary nature of the engagement. Vague letters citing 'IT professional' instead of the exact TN category title draw CBP scrutiny.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Software Applications Engineer positions where employers are already open to TN sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship conversations start from zero.
Prepare for port-of-entry review as a Canadian
Canadians don't need a visa stamp, but CBP officers at the border conduct a full TN adjudication on the spot. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and any professional certifications. Officers can and do ask detailed questions about the software projects you'll work on.
Understand the TN extension timeline for active projects
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with unlimited renewals. If your software project extends beyond your current status period, file the extension before it expires. USCIS premium processing is available for employer-filed I-129 extensions if timing is tight.
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Find Software Applications Engineer JobsSoftware Applications Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Applications Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Software Applications Engineer falls within the USMCA Engineers category, which covers software engineering roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The job duties must align with applying engineering principles to software design, development, and systems integration, not purely administrative or business analyst functions.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for software engineering roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start a Software Applications Engineer role as soon as your employer's support letter is ready and CBP approves you at the port of entry. H-1B requires surviving a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. Mexican TN applicants face a 5,500-per-year cap but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that identifies the position as 'Software Applications Engineer,' states the degree field required for the role, confirms the temporary nature of the employment, and describes the specific software development activities you'll perform. The letter is not filed with USCIS in advance; it's presented directly to CBP at the border or at a U.S. consulate for Mexican nationals.
Where can I find Software Applications Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you filter Software Applications Engineer roles by employers open to TN sponsorship. General job boards don't surface visa sponsorship intent, so you often spend weeks in conversations with employers who won't support the filing. Migrate Mate removes that step.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Software Applications Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before your last day, you need a new support letter from the incoming employer. Canadians can re-enter at a port of entry to get new TN status approved. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. There's no grace period built into TN status the way there is with H-1B, so timing the transition carefully is essential.
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