Embedded Robotics Software Engineer

brooksauto; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Automation is seeking a Software Engineer to develop embedded software for robotics systems, interfacing with vacuum sub-systems and diagnostics. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to define features, write requirements, and participate in design reviews.

You will ensure high-quality software, contribute to automated testing, and help improve DevOps practices. The candidate should have strong C++11+ skills, experience with real-time embedded systems and BSP/HAL

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++11 or later for embedded software.
• Experience with embedded real-time systems in multi-threaded and interrupt-driven environments.
• Experience with BSP and hardware interfaces including FPGA integration, HAL, and board bring-up.
• Experience applying object-oriented design and modern SDLC practices (Agile).
• Experience with debugging tools, revision control, and remote debugging.
• Knowledge of robotics, kinematics/dynamics, or motion planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for new and legacy products in the Robotics Automation Group to control robot motion and interface with subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new product features supporting Design-in-Wins.
• Develop and communicate software requirements and participate in design reviews.
• Ensure software quality through development and automated testing best practices.
• Participate in DevOps initiatives to improve processes and toolchains.
• Assist in the design of test equipment and robotic hardware setups.
• Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating field issues (remote or on-site).

Skills

C++11+

Real-time embedded

QNX / RTOS

FPGA integration

Object-oriented design

SDLC / Agile

Remote debugging

Version control

Robotics / motion planning

EtherCAT

Python

Tools

EtherCAT software stack

Job description

Brooks Automation is seeking a Software Engineer to develop embedded software for robotics systems, interfacing with vacuum sub-systems and diagnostics. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to define features, write requirements, and participate in design reviews.

You will ensure high-quality software, contribute to automated testing, and help improve DevOps practices. The candidate should have strong C++11+ skills, experience with real-time embedded systems and BSP/HAL