Firmware Engineer

About the role

We are seeking passionate individuals to join us in the next phase of our growth. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be one of the early members of the EE & Firmware team, which develops embedded software for our home robot and our wearable. This includes sensing, networking, motor control, power distribution, and more.

Responsibilities

• Own firmware end-to-end across our wearable and robot, from architecture and implementation through integration and production
• Write high-performance host-side systems software serving as the interface layer between firmware and higher-level software
• Develop robust communications, OTA, and diagnostics infrastructure for embedded devices
• Work with the EE team to design and bring up new hardware
• Solve difficult cross-functional problems spanning hardware, firmware, embedded Linux, and higher-level software

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of real-time embedded software development, with experience in areas such as architecture design, MCU selection, driver development, and working with RTOSes
• Proficiency in an embedded systems programming language, such as C, C++, or Rust
• Experience with debugging, instrumentation, and performance optimization across hardware, firmware, and host-side systems software
• Experience working with electrical engineering teams, with the ability to read and understand board schematics and layouts
• Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN (FD), or Ethernet

Qualifications

• Delivered at least one project from prototype through mass production
• Experience building robust, failure-tolerant firmware OTA pipelines
• Experience with Ethernet firmware and communications protocol design, especially involving PTP-based time synchronization
• Experience with embedded Linux, build systems (Bazel, CMake), or multi-device system architecture
• Familiarity with common control techniques for robot actuators, including cascaded feedback control, PID tuning, and torque control
• Experience with HIL testing, production validation software, or fleet-wide hardware observability
• Experience developing or porting platform firmware, including coreboot, UEFI/BIOS, secure boot, or TPM integration

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for robotics and embedded systems

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Company Culture

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.