Frontend Software Engineer

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.

It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.

We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.

Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.

We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.

Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About the Team

At Atomic Semi, we’re building a fast, small semiconductor fab from the ground up. The software team is responsible for everything that makes the fab run—writing the code that controls, manages, automates, and orchestrates the hardware that powers chipmaking.

About the Role

This is a deeply broad, multi-domain, hands-on role. You’ll work on control of semiconductor fabrication equipment, and data analysis of semiconductor process development. The software you build will help engineers develop and operate the fab. If you’re excited by building complex features from scratch, and learning new domains quickly, this is a great place to grow.

You’ll own frontend product development—from idea to shipped UI. You’ll turn ambiguous workflows into clear, fast, reliable interfaces and obsess over product taste, usability, and performance. You’ll partner closely with process and automation engineers, designers, and backend/embedded teams to create new operator tools and real-time dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the core web app UI for the fab

• Design operator workflows, dashboards, and controls

• Develop reusable components and design systems

• Integrate with APIs and real-time data streams

• Optimize performance, reliability, and UX

Required Experience

• Deep expertise in modern frontend stacks (e.g., React/Typescript) and tooling

• Proven ability to ship production-quality UIs, evolving prototypes into robust products

• Experience with state management, real-time data (WebSockets/Subscriptions), and testing

• Strong programming skills in Rust and Go or Typescript plus a strong desire to learn

• Experience building non-trivial software projects from scratch (personal, academic, or professional)

Nice-to-have

• Experience with interactive software such as Figma, Blender, CAD tools, KiCad, or scientific computing environments

• Experience with complex data-heavy or hardware-adjacent UIs (e.g., live telemetry, control panels, visualization/WebGL)

• Previous experience as founder or early engineer at a startup or in a zero-to-one role

Working at Atomic Semi

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA. 

Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 – $195,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in Atomic Semi.

Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• 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 from the office

• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.