Embedded Firmware Engineer II

SERES AUTO_USA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced startup environment

High-ownership culture

Opportunity for real-time systems development

Job summary

A cutting-edge robotics company is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer II to develop and maintain firmware on advanced platforms. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of embedded firmware experience and a strong proficiency in C programming. Key responsibilities include debugging low-level drivers, collaborating closely with engineers, and optimizing performance for robotic systems. Work within a fast-paced startup environment that values innovation and ownership. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of embedded firmware experience.
• Strong proficiency in C (C++ a plus).
• Hands-on experience with MCU peripherals and low-level driver development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware on STM32 / TI / Renesas MCU platforms.
• Implement and debug low-level drivers.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and controls engineers.

Skills

Embedded firmware experience

C programming

Debugging tools

Real-time systems

Motor control fundamentals

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

STM32

TI

Renesas MCU

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

JTAG

Job description

About SF MOTORS, INC. (dba SERES)

SF Motors is building the next generation of intelligent robotic systems that combine advanced mobility, autonomy, and human‑like adaptability. Our mission is to revolutionize how machines move, perceive, and interact in complex environments by integrating control engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning at every level of design.

Embedded Firmware Engineer II

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware on STM32 / TI / Renesas MCU platforms
• Implement and debug low‑level drivers (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, Timers)
• Support PCB bring‑up, board validation, and hardware debugging
• Develop and optimize communication stacks (CAN, CANFD, Ethernet, Modbus, etc.)
• Write clean, maintainable C/C++ for real‑time embedded systems
• Diagnose hardware and firmware integration issues
• Collaborate closely with hardware and controls engineers
• Develop internal tools and test scripts (Python preferred)
• Support firmware release cycles, regression testing, and documentation
• Contribute to code reviews and design discussions
• Design and implement firmware architectures that support scalable multi‑actuator robotic systems
• Develop robust communication interfaces between embedded firmware and high‑level SDK layers
• Define and maintain firmware‑to‑host communication protocols and command abstractions
• Support kinematics‑related data exchange and synchronization across distributed nodes
• Ensure deterministic timing and low‑latency communication across robotic joints
• Participate in system‑level debugging across firmware, SDK, and control layers
• Optimize performance for multi‑joint coordination and synchronized actuation

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of embedded firmware experience
• Strong proficiency in C (C++ a plus)
• Hands‑on experience with MCU peripherals and low‑level driver development
• Experience with board bring‑up and debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG)
• Experience with real‑time systems
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols
• Experience developing firmware for robotic systems, motor controllers, or multi‑axis motion platforms
• Understanding of motor control fundamentals (FOC, PID control, current/velocity/position loops)
• Experience working with CAN‑based multi‑node robotic architectures
• Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 or robotics middleware is a plus
• Experience designing clean, stable SDK APIs for hardware abstraction
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for embedded systems
• Experience writing Python scripts for automation or testing preferred
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join Us

• Tackle real‑time systems, high‑performance control, and multi‑sensor fusion
• Join a high‑ownership, fast‑paced startup environment
• Contribute to true 0‑to‑1 development of next‑generation robotics

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment authorization will be required at the time of hire.

SF Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.