ROS 2 Firmware Engineer (Robotics & Embedded Systems)

Asiacruit BPO, Inc.; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asiacruit is seeking a ROS 2 Firmware Engineer to develop real-time embedded firmware for robotic platforms at its New Delhi facility.

You will work at the intersection of embedded software, robotics middleware, motor control interfaces, and real-time Linux-based systems, collaborating across controls and hardware teams to ensure reliable, low-latency operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or Robotics.
• 3–5 years in embedded firmware, robotics software, or real-time systems.
• Strong C/C++ for embedded/microcontroller targets.
• Experience with EtherCAT/CAN-FD/CANopen protocols.
• Familiarity with ROS 2 and micro-ROS integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for STM32/ARM Cortex MCUs in robotics.
• Implement deterministic comms over CAN-FD, EtherCAT, and CANopen.
• Optimize 500 Hz+ control loops; reduce latency and jitter.
• Configure PREEMPT_RT real-time Linux kernels on onboard PCs.
• Create low-level drivers and hardware interfaces for actuators/sensors.
• Integrate firmware with ROS 2-based software architectures.
• Implement hardware diagnostics and emergency-stop mechanisms.
• Collaborate with controls, hardware integration and edge systems teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS (FreeRTOS/bare-metal)

STM32/ARM Cortex

EtherCAT/CAN-FD/CANopen

Linux & PREEMPT_RT

ROS 2 integration

micro-ROS

Hardware debugging

Motor control interfaces

Deterministic communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SOEM

SOES

STM32CubeMX

Job description

About Asiacruit

At Asiacruit, we connect top talent with forward-thinking organizations across industries. Our mission is to help businesses grow through smart, strategic, and people-focused solutions. We support companies by providing high-quality talent for local and global markets.

Position Overview

We are looking for a ROS 2 Firmware Engineer to develop real-time embedded firmware and low-latency communication systems for advanced robotic platforms.

You will work at the intersection of embedded software, robotics middleware, motor control interfaces, and real-time operating systems. Your primary focus will be developing firmware for joint actuators and sensor acquisition, implementing deterministic communication over industrial fieldbuses, and ensuring reliable communication between low-level hardware and the robot's onboard computing system.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in embedded C/C++, microcontrollers, real-time communication protocols, and Linux-based robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• - Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for STM32 and ARM Cortex microcontrollers used in robotic actuation and sensor acquisition.
• - Implement and maintain firmware using micro-ROS, FreeRTOS, or bare-metal embedded architectures.
• - Develop deterministic, high-speed motor communication interfaces using CAN-FD, CANopen, and EtherCAT.
• - Optimize communication and control data exchange to support high-frequency robotic control loops operating above 500 Hz.
• - Configure, maintain, and optimize PREEMPT_RT real-time Linux kernels on onboard control computers to minimize latency and scheduling jitter.
• - Develop and maintain low-level device drivers and hardware interfaces that connect actuators, sensors, and embedded computing systems.
• - Integrate embedded firmware with ROS 2-based robotic software architectures.
• - Implement hardware diagnostics, fault detection, and automated emergency-stop (E-stop) mechanisms to improve system safety and reliability.
• - Develop power-management and hardware monitoring firmware for robotic subsystems.
• - Troubleshoot communication failures, timing inconsistencies, and hardware-software integration issues across the robotic platform.
• - Collaborate with robotics controls, hardware integration, and edge systems engineers to support reliable end-to-end system operation.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• - Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development, robotics software, or real-time systems.
• - Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming, including bare-metal and FreeRTOS-based development.
• - Hands-on experience with STM32, ARM Cortex microcontrollers, or comparable embedded hardware platforms.
• - Practical experience with industrial communication protocols, particularly EtherCAT, CAN-FD, or CANopen.
• - Familiarity with EtherCAT implementations such as SOEM or SOES is an advantage.
• - Experience with micro-ROS and integration between embedded devices and ROS 2 systems.
• - Understanding of Linux device drivers, real-time Linux, and PREEMPT_RT kernel configuration.
• - Knowledge of deterministic communication, control-loop timing, interrupt handling, and latency optimization.
• - Experience integrating motor controllers, joint actuators, sensors, or other robotic hardware components.
• - Familiarity with hardware diagnostics, fault handling, emergency-stop mechanisms, and embedded power management is a plus.
• - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex hardware-software integration issues.

Why Join?

• - Work on advanced robotics platforms involving embedded systems, real-time firmware, and hardware integration.
• - Develop low-level software that enables precise and reliable robotic motion.
• - Solve challenging engineering problems involving deterministic communication, control-loop timing, and hardware reliability.
• - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across robotics, embedded computing, and motion control.
• - Contribute to the development of intelligent robotic systems designed for demanding real-world environments.

Work Location & Arrangement

On-site at the robotics R&D facility in New Delhi, India.