Software Engineer

Mach Industries

Software Engineer developing software for autonomous defense platforms at Mach Industries. Focus on designing and optimizing mission-critical applications in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous defense platforms
Design and implement efficient, well-tested code in C++, Rust, Python, or C
Architect end-to-end software solutions
Work closely with embedded engineers, GNC specialists, and systems engineers
Optimize software for real-time execution
Implement secure coding practices
Utilize DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Troubleshoot, debug, and refine complex software systems
Identify opportunities for optimization and propose solutions
Contribute to agile development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or C
Experience implementing a large (>10,000 line) project
Strong understanding of real-time software development, embedded systems, and performance optimization
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-iteration environment
Strong grasp of the full software development lifecycle
Demonstrated extreme ownership and ability to operate autonomously
Experience working with low-level hardware interfaces
Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++RustPythonCreal-time software developmentembedded systemsperformance optimizationsecure coding practicesDevOpsCI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

extreme ownershipautonomous operationability to execute in fast-paced environmentcollaborationtroubleshootingdebuggingoptimization