Software Engineer, Backend

About the Company

fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. The team designs all the hardware and software needed to make chips, building the fabs, tools, and components themselves to push toward a fully software-defined chip manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of high-performance backend APIs using Go, Rust, or gRPC
• Break down complex manufacturing challenges into actionable data models including recipes, runs, tools, wafers, and jobs
• Integrate web applications with underlying hardware and embedded systems for real-time operations
• Ensure the reliability, observability, and performance of mission-critical manufacturing systems
• Drive long-term system architecture to support evolving fab processes and yield optimization

Requirements

• Demonstrated command of backend systems engineering with Go, Rust, or gRPC
• Experience leading and delivering complex, business-critical production systems end-to-end
• Deep understanding of concurrency, networking, and databases
• Proven ability to own systems under real-world constraints, including failure recovery and troubleshooting
• Track record of leadership and consistent follow-through

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with hardware or embedded systems
• Deep database knowledge including Postgres internals, migrations, and performance tuning
• Interest in networking, security, or distributed systems
• Experience running a homelab or building infrastructure for fun

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides
• Daily lunches and frequent dinners