# Mission Control Software Engineer at TerraFirma

- Company: TerraFirma
- What the company does: TerraFirma is transforming construction through automation and bold engineering—faster, safer, and cheaper. Join us in building the future from Texas. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://terrafirma.inc/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Robot Ranch (Austin, TX)
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/TerraFirma-Inc/66372e1b-b8b4-433b-98ce-44bfb30e7c9a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/terrafirma-mission-control-software-engineer/

## About the role

In this role, you’ll work across the full stack to build intuitive, high-performance interfaces for real-time remote control of heavy machinery via novel user interfaces. It requires strong frontend skills for seamless user experiences and backend expertise to ensure a secure, scalable architecture. Daily tasks include prototyping data-rich visualizations, building pipelines for complex sensor data (e.g., LiDAR, geospatial, 3D), and optimizing user interactions.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of professional or project experience as a full-stack or application developer, working across frontend, backend, and infrastructure
- Proficiency in building interactive UIs using modern frameworks and platforms (e.g., React, Vue.js, Unity, Unreal, or equivalent)
- A strong understanding of computer networking principles, including routing and protocols across the OSI model
- Proficiency in developing software to run on Linux-based systems
- Preferred Skills & Experience

Tags: Engineering