Senior Firmware Engineer, Robotics & Motion Control

Humanoid; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus stock options

Paid vacation

Travel opportunities

Office perks like free meals

Startup culture with minimal bureaucracy

Job summary

A pioneering AI robotics company in the UK seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for cutting-edge humanoid robots. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of embedded systems experience, proficiency in C/C++, and expertise in control systems and communication protocols. The successful candidate will work closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and lead junior engineers while optimizing performance and reliability. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in robotics.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for microcontrollers, with experience in RTOS.
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex, STM32, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Strong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and motion algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug firmware for humanoid robots focusing on motion control.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for integration of microcontrollers.
• Design and implement drivers for motors and sensors.
• Optimize firmware for performance and power efficiency.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, conducting code reviews.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C programming

C++ programming

RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

ARM Cortex platforms

Control systems

Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)

Debugging tools

Git

Agile methodologies

Job description

A pioneering AI robotics company in the UK seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for cutting-edge humanoid robots. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of embedded systems experience, proficiency in C/C++, and expertise in control systems and communication protocols. The successful candidate will work closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and lead junior engineers while optimizing performance and reliability. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.