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Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Applied Automation Controls/Embedded Software

North Reading, Massachusetts, United States💼 Full-time💰 $168,100–$168,100🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-27

Core

Architect, design, develop, and deploy real-time control systems for robotic workcell automation, orchestrating complex manipulation tasks within production environments.

Role type

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Robotics/Controls)

Builds

Real-time control software, motion controllers, trajectory planners, and sensor integration modules for automated workcells.

Domain

Industrial Automation / Robotics / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Real-time embedded control software development, Motion control algorithms, Trajectory planning, Sensor integration, Embedded C/C++ programming, RTOS configuration and tuning, Industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP), Cross-service API design (protobuf, gRPC), CI/CD pipeline implementation, System architecture and design patterns, Mentorship of engineering teams.

Preferred skills

Robotic motion planning (velocity profiling, multi-axis coordination), Industrial control systems experience, Full software development lifecycle expertise, Device driver development, Performance profiling of latency-sensitive control loops.

Technologies

C, C++, Java, C#, RTOS, gRPC, protobuf, EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP

Responsibilities

Design and implement real-time embedded control software for robotic workcells; Develop software architectures balancing real-time performance with maintainability; Lead development of control algorithms and embedded components; Partner with hardware teams to define interfaces and optimize performance; Guide technical design reviews and architecture selections; Mentor team members on embedded systems best practices; Participate in on-call rotations for production system support.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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