Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Machina Labs· startup· Consumer Goods· Sep 11, 2026 · 2mo ago
Chatsworth, CA
Hybrid
Full-time
Manager
$200K–$260K
10+ years exp
Job description
About Machina Labs
Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.
Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.
Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.
If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead the team that builds the software brain of our robotic factory. This role reports to the VP of Software & IT. This team owns the full journey from 3D geometry to robotic instructions, and its work is used every day by internal customers to operate our production systems.
The team's portfolio spans:
Factory web applications - the suite of web applications that take a part from 3D geometry all the way to executable robotic instructions, used by internal customers to operate the factory.
Computational geometry and business logic - sophisticated algorithms that analyze and manipulate 3D meshes and complex data structures at the core of our manufacturing process.
Advanced visualization and simulation - tools that simulate robot movements and perform collision detection to de-risk robotic motion plans before they reach the floor.
Machine learning - models that detect anomalies during robot motion and recommend favorable process configuration settings.
AI-assisted application oversight - governance and technical guidance for the growing set of small applications built with AI coding tools across the organization.
As the leader of this team, you will be fully responsible for its people, delivery, and growth. You will partner closely with product managers to shape the roadmap, and collaborate across the organization with infrastructure and IT, legal and compliance, robotics and automation, and other engineering disciplines. You will also own hiring for the team: identifying gaps, recruiting exceptional engineers, and growing the team as the company scales.
This is a hybrid rol e based in Los Angeles: 3 days per week on-site and 2 days per week working from home.
What You'll Do:
Lead, manage, and develop a team of software engineers
Own delivery of the software solutions
Partner with product managers to define priorities, scope work, and ship high-impact features for internal customers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and disciplines - infrastructure and IT, legal and compliance, robotics and automation, and others
Establish and continuously improve software development processes, quality practices, and lifecycle management across the team
Provide technical oversight and guardrails for AI-assisted applications built throughout the organization
Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members; build a healthy, high-performing engineering culture
Balance long-term architectural health with the fast pace of a growing manufacturing startup
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3-5+ years of people management experience
Strong command of software development processes and software lifecycle management
Working knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
Experience building and operating software deployed on AWS
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and practices
Experience with containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Nice to Have:
Experience with robotics-related software
Experience with CAD or 3D geometry manipulation software
Background in computational geometry
Experience with modern AI-assisted development practices
Experience with machine learning
Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.
We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (888)444-9777. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.
We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (888)444-9777. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
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