Firmware Engineer (Robotics and Surgery Engineering)

This is a new and foundational role for our team that will allow you to create new embedded systems from scratch while challenging and refining the old

Developing and optimizing embedded software for robotic surgery applications

Streamlining our codebase by refining and, when necessary, retiring legacy embedded software

Rigorous testing and validation of software systems to meet the highest safety and reliability standards

Participating in peer code reviews

Writing drivers and applications to extend the functionality of our robotics

Specifying hardware and software choices as we develop future hardware platforms

Sharing your findings and progress with the team in a collaborative environment

Demonstrated track record of success in a science or engineering field, evidenced by outstanding projects, innovations, or advanced problem-solving

Proven experience in software development, preferably with exposure to embedded systems

2+ years of experience with embedded systems

Comfortable/working knowledge of more advanced protocols such as PCIe, MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, and 802.3

Foundational understanding of MCU architectures and peripheral integration

Solid knowledge in electrical engineering and DSP

Experience with embedded Linux kernel configuration and device tree setup

Proficient with embedded toolchains and workflow

Proficient with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and datasheets, along with proficiency in using lab equipment

Experience coding drivers for actuators and sensors

Proficient in at least one embedded language such as C, C++, or Rust

Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores

Experience developing on embedded Linux platforms

Experience with kernel driver development

Experience with ARM bootloaders

Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGAs

Experience with high speed data acquisition and processing