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Senior Robotics Firmware Engineer

SFHQ💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$230,000🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop core firmware for next-generation autonomous robots to enable reliable, precise operation in real production environments.

Role type

Senior IC robotics firmware engineer

Builds

Production-grade firmware for autonomous supply chain superhumanoids

Domain

Robotics / Embedded Systems / Autonomous Logistics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Embedded firmware development, Real-time motor and actuator control, Sensor integration, Low-level communication protocols (CAN/CAN-FD, serial, Ethernet), Microcontroller programming (RTOS or bare-metal), Rust/C/C++, Debugging in HIL and production environments, Technical architecture design

Preferred skills

Multi-DOF robotics systems, Motor control techniques (FOC, commutation, encoder calibration), Functional safety standards (IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849, IEC 61508), Warehousing/automation domain experience

Technologies

Rust, C, C++, RTOS, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of embedded firmware for real-time control and sensor integration; Own low-level communication between microcontrollers and higher-level stacks; Design safe-state and fault handling for safety-critical subsystems; Partner with hardware teams on board bring-up and integration; Improve actuation performance using data-driven iteration; Debug issues across development and production environments; Mentor engineers and raise firmware reliability standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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