hackajob is collaborating with Grubhub to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About Wonder Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20 exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot. Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale. Join us as we work to make great food more accessible. Within Wonder, the Robotics team is a core pillar of our innovation strategy. We build the automation solutions that help make Wonder’s 'no-compromise' promise possible at scale. Our mission is to use robotics to enable incredible variety and culinary authenticity. By reimagining the kitchen environment, we improve the daily experience of our team members and ensure every customer receives a perfect meal, every time. The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible.
About The Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer, Robotics with a passion for hardware-adjacent programming to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design, program, and commission the software that brings our automated machinery to life. You will work closely with senior engineers to implement controls solutions for several cutting-edge products Wonder is creating. This includes programming PLCs, commissioning motion and I/O systems, and supporting these systems through their entire life cycle. This is a highly hands-on role where you will see your code translate directly into machine progress, physical movement, and product success. The Impact You Will Make Write, test, and debug control software for automated systems using PLCs (Structured Text, C++) and PC-based control systems (Python, C/C++). Assist in integrating sensors and actuators (both pneumatic and motion-controlled) into fully functioning robotic systems. Participate in the testing and debugging of physical machinery in our lab space to ensure correct, safe, and reliable machine operation. Maintain clear documentation of machine specifications and operating guides. Assist the Electrical Controls team with maintaining and updating control system schematics. What You Bring to the Table Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science (or a related technical field).
Experience:
1-3 years experience in a software engineer role or related field. Problem-Solving : Strong troubleshooting skills and the patience required to debug complex, real-time interactions between software and physical hardware. Programming Exposure : Familiarity with at least one automation language (IEC 61131-3 standards like Structured Text) OR a standard programming language used in hardware interfacing (C, C++, or Python). Hardware Curiosity : A strong interest in working directly with physical hardware, motors, and robotics. You are eager to roll up your sleeves, grab a multimeter, and work right next to an active machine. Additional Skills Academic Projects, extracurriculars (like FIRST Robotics), or internships involving robotics, industrial automation, or customer mechatronic systems. Prior exposure to B&R Industrial Automation software (Automation Studio) and hardware. What We Bring to the Table Mentorship : Dedicated mentorship from senior controls and software engineers who want to see you grow. Hardware Exposure : Direct, hands-on experience with cutting-edge industrial automation and robotic hardware. Industry Impact : The chance to work with a pioneering team leading the restaurant automation industry. Career Path : A flexible career path that allows you to grow into one of several specialized silos on our expanding Software team. This role requires a minimum of 4 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands. This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA Massachusetts: $139,500 - $145,500 Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits:
The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands. Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here. A Final Note At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy .5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
