Software Engineer (Tool-Building)

Join Terran Robotics to help pioneer intelligent, autonomous construction systems at the ground floor of a fast-moving, multidisciplinary startup. Description Terran Robotics – Automated Adobe Construction terranrobotics.ai Tool-Building Software Engineer Why join Terran? Make a big impact on the ground floor of an AI/Robotics company in Construction Contribute and learn from a Multi-Disciplinary Product & Engineering Team We are seeking a Tool-Building Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team which spans mechanical, electrical, materials, robotics, AI, and software engineering. This role is ideal for someone passionate about developer productivity and elegant abstractions, who enjoys building internal tools that simplify complex systems. You’ll play a key role in designing and prototyping software infrastructure that empowers our robotics and AI teams to move faster and smarter. Key Responsibilities Build internal tools that streamline development workflows and simplify complex systems. Design intuitive APIs and abstractions that balance usability with necessary complexity. Rapidly prototype and iterate based on feedback from internal users. Explore and integrate LLMs into developer tooling and workflows. Develop systems for code generation and metaprogramming. Collaborate closely with robotics, AI, and software engineers to identify and solve tooling bottlenecks. Required Qualifications Passion for developer productivity and elegant software design. Strong sense of API design and abstraction boundaries. Experience building internal tools and infrastructure for engineering teams. Ability to work across language boundaries. Comfort with rapid prototyping and iterative development. Interest in LLMs, code generation and metaprogramming. Preferred Qualifications Experience with developer platforms, IDE extensions, or build systems. Familiarity with integrating AI models into software tooling. Exposure to robotics or embedded systems environments. Background in systems programming or compiler design. Location & Travel Remote work opportunity; or, work in-office at the Terran Robotics Lab in Bloomington, Indiana. If remote, expect to travel to and work up to five days per month at the Terran Robotics Lab in Bloomington, Indiana, 45 minutes from Indianapolis. Compensation Salary Range: $95,000 – $140,000/year commensurate with experience, qualifications and location Equity: Participation in the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan Employee Benefits & Vacation per Company policies About Terran Robotics Terran Robotics designs, engineers and deploys AI-driven robotic systems that automate the construction of compressed earth walls for residential and commercial structures at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. To distribute its solution, Terran establishes revenue-sharing partnerships with property developers through exclusive, regional licenses that enable developers to increase their profit margin and deliver a highly-differentiated solution to their market, in the form of adobe homes and buildings that people love. Hiring Process Once you apply, our human resources team will screen your application and will notify you of next steps. If your application advances to this step, our human resources team will schedule and conduct a video interview with you, and we will notify you of next steps. If your application advances to this step, our team will schedule and conduct a video interview between you and the hiring manager. Then, we will notify you of next steps. If your application advances to this step, our team might ask you to conduct an additional interview and/or at-home assignment. Then, we will notify you of next steps. If your application advances to this step, our team will make you an offer of employment or contract, contingent on a background investigation. All background investigations are provided by third-party contractors who specialize in these services. Background investigations may involve verifying, reviewing and/or testing any information submitted in the application. EOE Statement Terran Robotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, Veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local law. About the Company We combine robotics and adobe materials to flip the housing crisis to a state of abundance.