Senior Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer

Develop and implement embedded software for robotic systems, emphasizing hard real-time performance and reliability as well as safety

Integrate and optimize hardware and software components, including sensors, actuators, and communication modules

Analyze and make recommendations on implementation paths with trade-offs

Write and debug firmware for microcontrollers, FPGAs, ASICs, and SoCs

Implement and manage communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C

Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system integration

Perform hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting of embedded systems

Analyze system constraints and resource limitations to optimize performance and efficiency

Develop low-level drivers and interfaces for sensors, motors, and control electronics

Maintain clear documentation of system architecture, code, and test results for traceability and maintainability

Own embedded software components from concept through testing and deployment.

5+ years of professional experience developing embedded software or firmware for robotics, embedded systems, or real-time hardware platforms

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field

Strong proficiency in C and C++, with experience using Python for testing or tooling

Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and hardware-software interfaces

Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Experience working with communication protocols such as EtherNet, EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, UART, or I2C

Experience integrating sensors, actuators, and motor control systems

Familiarity with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debuggers

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary engineering environment.