# Chief Operating Officer at Atomic Machines

- Company: Atomic Machines
- What the company does: Atomic Machines is building the Matter Compiler, an AI-native, all-digital manufacturing system that builds working micro-machines directly from code, and PrimeSwitch, its first product family. Backed by E14 Fund.
- Company website: https://atomicmachines.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Emeryville, or Santa Clara, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atomicmachines/jobs/4483456009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atomic-machines-chief-operating-officer/

## About the role

As COO, you are accountable for turning the Matter Compiler into a manufacturing business. You will set the strategy for and lead the organization that designs, builds, and operates a new generation of fully autonomous commercial fabs, and you will be responsible for delivering the production capacity that Atomic Machines’ growth plan depends on. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years in manufacturing and operations leadership, including executive ownership of highly automated manufacturing at scale and direct experience designing, building, and operating a manufacturing facility
- Prior experience as a COO, GM, or equivalent executive accountable for multiple functions, ideally at a hardware company scaling from early production to volume
- Experience leading or owning the People function, or a track record of building organizations through rapid headcount growth in close partnership with People
- Experience owning budgets and capital plans of $100M+ and making major site, capacity, and build-versus-partner decisions
- A robust network and nuanced understanding of the manufacturing industry and its players, with a record of establishing contract manufacturing partnerships at scale
- A track record of hiring and developing strong leadership teams and building operationally excellent cultures


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