Software Engineer

What You'll Do

• Develop embedded software for new and legacy products within the Robotics Automation Group to control robot motion, interface with vacuum chamber sub-systems, and perform self-diagnostics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team, product management, and customer to define new product features to support Design-in-Wins.
• Develop and communicate software requirements and design changes to peers; participate in design reviews.
• Ensure reliable and high-quality software through development and automated testing best practices.
• Actively participate in Zero Defects initiatives to improve our DevOps software development process; research and evaluate process improvements or new tools.
• Collaborate on design of test equipment and setup of robotic hardware or systems.
• Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating and troubleshooting field issues (remote or on-site).

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency in programming C++11 or later.
• Experience with embedded real-time systems under a multi-threading and interrupt driven environment, such as QNX or Real-Time Linux.
• Experience with BSP and low-level hardware interface development, including FPGA integration, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), interrupt handling, and board bring-up.
• Experience applying object-oriented design best practices.
• Experience working as part of a team following modern software development practices (SDLC), working with revision control tools, using remote debuggers, and following software release processes, ideally in an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with customers to address field issues.
• Experience with robotics, kinematics/dynamics, or motion planning.
• Experience with EtherCAT software stack.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages a plus.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $105,593.46 USD to $142,861.74 USD. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Brooks offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance, a 401(k) Plan, and company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness for exempt employees.

Work Location & Flexibility

Brooks aims to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.