# Industrial Software Engineer at HERA

- Company: HERA (YC S26)
- What the company does: We make sure every factory in the world builds without mistakes. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.manufacturingintelligence.org
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US / Remote (US)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $150K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-21
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/manufacturingintelligence/jobs/ffZp9fi-industrial-software-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hera-industrial-software-engineer/

## About the role

The Industrial Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain software systems that power HERA’s AI platform for manufacturing and engineering workflows. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing back-end services, integrating data pipelines, and implementing algorithms that process technical drawings and production data. The role involves collaborating closely with product managers and manufacturing experts to translate requirements into scalable, reliable software solutions.

## What they're looking for

- Mechanical/General Engineer with strong software development fundamentals. Expertise with data structures, system design and heavy engineering principles
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js
- Experience building APIs and working with databases, cloud infrastructure, and AI/LLM integrations
- Ability to design, implement, test, and maintain production-grade software in collaborative engineering environments
- Familiarity with industrial or manufacturing systems, CAD/technical drawings, or production data is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tags: Engineering