Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics

Responsibilities

• Embedded Development: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for wearable robotics, including system software, RTOS, bootloaders, and Built-In Self-Test (BIST) software.
• System Architecture & Coding: Lead the system architecture design of the overall product firmware, write core code, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, safety-critical software solutions.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate tightly with hardware engineers to integrate software with complex hardware components, including motor controllers, sensors, and communication interfaces.
• System-Level Validation: Design and build advanced test frameworks and use cases to verify hardware/software integration. Implement rigorous test plans across all phases of the software development lifecycle to identify and resolve complex system defects.
• Code Quality & CI/CD: Organize and lead code reviews, manage merge conflicts, and maintain repository health. Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Production Support: Architect and maintain production-line testing software. Optimize mass-production test workflows and provide software-perspective insights to hardware teams during cross-departmental troubleshooting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation: Work seamlessly with mechanical engineers, algorithm developers, and product managers. Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specs, test plans, and user manuals, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer.

Requirements

Required Qualification

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 3+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Programming: High proficiency in C/C++ and Object-Oriented Design for embedded systems.
• Embedded Platforms: Hands-on experience with Microcontrollers/Microprocessors, particularly ARM Cortex-M series and ESP32.
• RTOS & Architecture: Strong understanding of RTOS concepts, multi-tasking software development, and multi-core/multi-processor systems.
• Hardware Knowledge: Ability to read electronic schematics and deeply understand chip architecture (instruction optimization, memory access, fixed-point math, and pipelining).
• Protocols: Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, UART, CAN, I2C, Ethernet).
• Tools: Proficiency with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and engineering tools (Git, Git workflows).
• Soft Skills: Strong logical analysis, systematic thinking, and a self-motivated initiative to get things done with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Robotics/Wearables: Experience developing firmware for wearable robotics, consumer electronics, or high-volume manufacturing products.
• Test Automation & DevOps: Experience with DevOps pipelines for robotics, CI/CD, and designing automated test architecture.
• IDEs & Environments: Experience with ESP32 development environments and IDEs like Keil uVision, STM32 CubeIDE, or PSOC Creator.
• Advanced Hardware Skills: Knowledge of microcontroller I/O, A2D, power configurations, memory-mapped peripherals, and RF communications.
• Tooling Development: Experience in Windows/Linux tools development to support testing and diagnostics.
• Motor Control: Deep knowledge of BLDC Motor Control (FOC and/or Trapezoidal, sensored/sensorless) and the ability to tune control logic for specific use cases.

Benefits

• Opportunities for participation in our Employee Options programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Massive Growth Opportunities and a long-term career
• Casual and comfortable work environment