Software Engineer

Kickstart Seed Fund; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Altitude AI, the leading Generative AI platform for the industrial world, is hiring a Software Engineer for an on-site role in downtown Salt Lake City. You will help turn engineering drawings into automated PLC and robot programs using Python and AI techniques.

Join a team of experts from Google, BYU, and top AI startups as you integrate with industrial systems like Studio 5000, TIA Portal, and Roboguide, and contribute to data extraction from CAD/DWG files, all while owning features end-to-end

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and software engineering best practices.
• Experience or strong interest in ML/LLMs and code generation.
• Ability to interpret unstructured data from CAD/PDFs/spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI models to generate PLC and robot programs from drawings and language inputs.
• Build software that integrates with industrial automation systems and workflows.
• Advance data extraction from mechanical/electrical drawings for automation use.
• Develop tooling and infrastructure for testing and deploying AI-generated logic.
• Lead interfaces enabling collaboration between engineers and AI systems.

Skills

Python

AI/ML familiarity

Unstructured data handling

Ownership/initiative

Industrial automation experience

Tools

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

Roboguide

Job description

Software Engineer - Full-Time, On-Site

Location: Downtown Salt Lake City, UT

Company: Altitude AI

Altitude AI, the leading Generative AI platform for the industrial world, is excited to announce an opening for a Software Engineer position. This role is a unique opportunity to join a groundbreaking company that is set to transform the industrial automation landscape. As pioneers in turning complex engineering drawings and specifications into actionable, automated solutions, we offer a chance to work at the forefront of AI technology that interfaces directly with real-world hardware systems.

Join our team of high-caliber experts, including veterans from Google, BYU, and top AI startups, all led by a former Waymo engineer and Princeton CS alum. This full-time position is based in our downtown Salt Lake City office and requires on-site collaboration. Ideal candidates should be prepared to engage deeply with both software engineering and advanced AI in a dynamic start-up environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generative AI & Code Synthesis: Design and develop state-of-the-art AI models that automatically generate PLC (Ladder, Structured Text, SFC) and robot programs from engineering drawings and natural language inputs.
• Industrial System Integration: Create software solutions that seamlessly integrate with leading industrial automation systems, such as Studio 5000, TIA Portal, and Roboguide.
• Vision & Data Extraction: Improve and innovate on algorithms that extract critical data from mechanical and electrical drawings for use in automation.
• Tooling & Infrastructure: Develop internal tools and infrastructure that support the testing and deployment of AI-generated automation logic and control sequences.
• Interactive AI Development: Lead projects to build interfaces that allow human engineers to synergize with AI, enhancing the precision and adaptability of complex automation processes.

Requirements

• Exceptional Engineering Skills: Possess high proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• AI/ML Familiarity: Have experience with or a strong interest in machine learning, especially LLMs (Large Language Models) and code generation technologies.
• Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to manage and interpret unstructured data sets, including spreadsheets, PDFs, and CAD files.
• Ownership Mentality: Thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment with a proactive attitude and an aptitude for taking full ownership of product features from planning to rollout.
• Industrial Experience (Plus): Previous experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, or robotics is considered a significant advantage.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that at this time, the company does not sponsor visas or accommodate H1B transfers.

Why Altitude AI?

Work alongside a world-class team that is behind some of the biggest innovations in robotics and automation at companies like Waymo and Google. At Altitude AI, your work will have a direct impact on global industries—from automotive to food processing. Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle and outdoor activities that come with our prime location in Salt Lake City, all while having a stake in a venture-backed company poised to solve key challenges in infrastructure and automation.