Embedded Software & Controls Engineer

Origin Control Solutions Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Control Solutions Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking an Embedded Software and Controls Engineer to design control algorithms and foundational embedded software for our autonomous robots.

You will work on real-time control loops, CAN/EtherCAT actuators, Jetson SBCs, ROS2, and Linux kernel drivers, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver reliable, low-latency performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded control systems for robotics.
• Experience with Jetson Orin, Jetson Nano, or Raspberry Pi.
• Experience with I2C, UART, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with CAN / EtherCAT based actuators.
• Experience with motor drivers, servo motors, and stepper motors.
• Experience building low-latency, real-time systems.
• Profiling, debugging, minimizing latency, jitter in RT environments.
• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers for sensors/actuators.
• Proficiency in C (C++, firmware) and embedded programming.
• Understanding RTOS and embedded Linux desirable.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for mobile manipulator robots.
• Develop and implement control algorithms for navigation, motion control, teleoperation.
• Ensure real-time performance and reliability of control loops.
• Develop and tune low-latency, real-time control loops with timing guarantees.
• Develop software interfaces for CAN/EtherCAT actuators and motor drives.
• Write and maintain drivers for motor controllers, servo motors, and stepper motors.
• Integrate SBCs like Jetson Orin/Nano and Raspberry Pi as embedded nodes.
• Develop low-level firmware and Linux kernel drivers.
• Implement communication protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, CAN, Ethernet.
• ROS2 driver development and ROS2 integration.
• Prototype and test algorithms in simulation and on hardware.
• Profile, debug, reduce latency, jitter in real-time systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams for integration.

Skills

Embedded control systems

RTOS

Embedded C/C++

ROS/ROS2

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Jetson Orin

Jetson Nano

Raspberry Pi

I2C

UART

SPI

CAN

Ethernet

CAN / EtherCAT

Linux kernel drivers

Job description

About Origin

Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India's most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.

About the Role

As an Embedded Software and Controls Engineer at Origin you will design and implement the control algorithms and foundational embedded software that give our robots their precision, reliability, and autonomy. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to build a groundbreaking product alongside a passionate, talent-dense team.

Key Responsibilities

Control System Architecture

• Contribute to the architecture and design of robust control systems for our mobile manipulator robots.
• Develop and implement control algorithms for precise navigation, motion control, and teleoperation modes.
• Ensure real-time performance and reliability of all control loops.
• Develop and tune low-latency, real-time control loops with strict timing guarantees.

Actuator & Motor Integration

• Develop software interfaces for CAN / EtherCAT based actuators and motor drives.
• Write and maintain drivers for motor controllers, servo motors, and stepper motors.
• Integrate and configure SBCs (Jetson Orin, Jetson Nano, Raspberry Pi) as embedded compute nodes within the robot platform.

Embedded Compute & Firmware

• Develop, optimize, and maintain low-level firmware and drivers for real-time performance and efficient hardware interaction.
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for low-level interfacing with sensors and actuators.
• Implement and debug communication protocols including I2C, UART, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet across hardware subsystems.
• Contribute to the embedded compute platform, including Linux modifications, driver development and CPU/resource monitoring.
• Build and maintain monitoring and logging infrastructure to ensure system health and facilitate rapid debugging.
• Support the Over-the-Air (OTA) update pipeline for seamless software deployment.

Rapid Prototyping & Testing

• Prototype and test control algorithms in simulation and on physical hardware.
• Develop and implement automated testing procedures to streamline the development process.
• Profile, debug, and minimize latency, frequency, and jitter issues across real-time control loops and communication interfaces.
• Diagnose and resolve software, firmware, and controls-related issues.

Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with the software team to integrate the electromechanical system on ROS2 and contribute to ROS2 driver development.
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and system-wide performance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded control systems for robotic or similar applications.
• Experience working with SBCs such as Jetson Orin, Jetson Nano, or Raspberry Pi.
• Experience with communication protocols including I2C, UART, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience working with CAN / EtherCAT based actuators.
• Experience working with motor drivers, servo motors, and stepper motors.
• Experience building low-latency, real-time systems.
• Ability to profile, debug, and minimize latency, jitter, and timing issues in real-time environments.
• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers for low-level sensor and actuator interfacing.
• Proficiency in embedded programming in C (C++ a plus) and firmware development.
• Understanding of RTOS and embedded Linux — desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 is highly desirable.

Preferred Experiences

• Low-level kernel development.
• Experience working with robotic arms, AMR platforms, or mobile manipulators.
• Development experience on NVIDIA Jetson Series SBCs for Robotics.