Software Engineer, Product

Role overview Own production software systems end to end, from identifying bottlenecks on the factory floor through building, deploying, and operating solutions. The work spans the operational software connecting production planning, materials, purchasing, staff, and factory processes, with the goal of supporting reliable growth in manufacturing throughput.

Responsibilities - Build and maintain operational tools for production planning, inventory, and materials flow. - Improve software workflows used by factory operators and collaborate with them to understand operational needs. - Integrate automation equipment and connect APIs, tools, and workflows into dependable production systems. - Develop software that coordinates decisions across people, machines, inventory, and suppliers. - Explore AI and language model applications for tasks such as purchasing, planning, diagnostics, and debugging. - Own systems from problem discovery through deployment, monitoring their operational impact and reliability.

Requirements - Strong PostgreSQL skills, including complex queries, performance tuning, and schema design. - Sound judgment in data modelling and system design. - Practical experience integrating APIs, tools, and workflows into production environments. - Strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to ship reliable systems quickly. - Willingness and ability to travel regularly to factories in the US and UK and work alongside factory teams.

Nice to have - Familiarity with manufacturing, logistics, ERP or MRP systems, or supply chains. - Experience building internal or operational software and keeping critical systems reliable and performant.

Benefits and work setup - Remote, hybrid, or office-based arrangements are possible, with at least four hours of daily overlap with teams on the US East Coast and in the UK for remote work. - Regular factory travel and hands-on time with production teams are expected. Compensation is listed as £80,000–£125,000 in the UK or $125,000–$250,000 in the US, plus equity; level is calibrated to experience.