Firmware/ Embedded Systems Engineer

Skildai Careers; San Mateo; On-site; PHP 6,281,000 - 18,844,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI is seeking a proficient Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems. You will implement control algorithms, debug communications, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure performance.

You will work with ROS and DDS, write low-level drivers, and contribute to testing, documentation, and best practices as part of a cross-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on firmware development for robotics or embedded systems.
• Experience with BLDC motor control, FOC, PWM, current/position control.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with ROS and DDS frameworks.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, RT-Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, and integrate low-level communication protocols (RS-485, CAN, UART, SPI).
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and embedded Linux.
• Implement real-time systems with RTOS (FreeRTOS, RT Linux, VxWorks).
• Collaborate with hardware to bring up PCBAs and integrate into systems.
• Integrate firmware with frameworks like DDS/ROS.
• Test, validate, and debug firmware in the lab.
• Document firmware design processes and best practices.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

BLDC motor control (FOC, PWM)

RTOS (FreeRTOS, RT-Linux)

ROS / DDS frameworks

Low-level comms (RS-485, CAN, SPI)

Embedded/Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics

Tools

None

Job description

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proficient Firmware Engineer that will develop and optimize firmware for BLDC motor control and real-time embedded systems. Key responsibilities include implementing control algorithms, debugging communication protocols, and integrating firmware with frameworks like ROS, while collaborating with hardware teams to ensure system performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, and integrate low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, UART, and SPI.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollersand embedded Linux environments
• Implement and maintain real-time systems using RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux, VxWorks).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new PCBAs and integrate them into electromechanical systems
• Integrate firmware into higher-level communication frameworks, such as DDS (Distributed Data Service), e.g., ROS.
• Test, validate, and debug firmware systems in the lab.
• Document firmware design processes and contribute to best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on experience in firmware development for robotics, motor control, or embedded systems.
• Expertise in BLDC motor control, including FOC (Field-Oriented Control), PWM, and current/position control techniques.
• Proficiency in low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, and SPI.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux).
• Familiarity with DDS frameworks (e.g., ROS).
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems and adept with debugging tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex system integration challenges.

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $300,000 USD