Sr Firmware Engineer
New Yesterday
Responsibilities
Develop Lead and mentor development of real-time software for critical sensing, control, and safety management of the robot
Develop automated tests to ensure high-quality software releases and accurate functionality
Work closely with the mechanical design and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements
Work closely with the electrical and mechanical design teams on board design, compute selection, and the development of platform-level libraries that enable modularity and scalability
Deliver high-quality code in a real-time embedded environment
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable incremental progress in a continuous integration development environment
Strong experience developing firmware in C/C++/Rust for real-time embedded systems
Experience with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN/CAN-FD, UART/RS232
Experience with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or real-time Linux)
Experience with network communication technologies, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, and pub/sub frameworks like NATS
Familiarity with safety-critical system design standards (., ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 26262)
Experience interfacing with motors, encoders, sensors, and/or computer vision systems
Experience root-causing problems with limited telemetry and building in robust fault diagnostics
Familiarity with kernel-level programming and driver development
Experience with automated testing infrastructure and continuous integration practices
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Brisbane,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025.
- Location:
- Brisbane