Senior Staff Firmware Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to join the Atlas team at Boston Dynamics. In this role you will design, develop, and deliver cutting‑edge firmware solutions for advanced humanoid robots, participating in the full firmware development lifecycle from concept to production while collaborating with a talented team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems across a wide variety of components.
• Write clean, efficient, well‑tested, and maintainable code in C and C++.
• Drive firmware development through the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/software interfaces and ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the team’s development processes.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and firmware development.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience driving firmware development through the full lifecycle.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems concepts, including numerical representation, memory management, state machines, and real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Hands‑on experience with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar architectures.
• Proficiency using basic embedded development tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).
• Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with motor control software and actuator systems.
• Experience with Aurix microcontroller architecture.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and verification techniques (e.g., IEC 61508).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and best practices for embedded systems.
• Experience with FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.

We consider every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States, but we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range represents a good‑faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits

Boston Dynamics offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided to candidates who receive an offer of employment.