Embedded Software Engineer

KEF Robotics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Pittsburgh

Competitive salary & equity

Medical Benefits

401(k) match

Flexible hours & vacation policy

Job summary

KEF Robotics is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for embedded devices, from prototypes to production. You will implement drivers, integrate sensors, and ensure reliable data acquisition with Linux tools in a robotic setting.

You will collaborate with customers, translate feedback into technical requirements, and support field trials. Expect on-site work in Pittsburgh with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on firmware development experience for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with C++ and Python.
• Solid experience with STM32 ecosystem, writing or modifying drivers.
• Experience in robotics and troubleshooting embedded systems in real time (timestamps synchronization, sensor issues).
• Experience with custom wire harnessing.
• Comfortable working with Linux tools for dev/test.
• Strong attention to detail (calibration steps, reproducible tests, clean release practices).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for embedded devices, from early prototypes to production deployment.
• Validate visual navigation payloads, including: payload architecture and integration; calibration, setup, and test procedures; field-ready configuration and troubleshooting
• Implement low-level drivers and hardware interfaces.
• Integrate sensors (IMU/cameras/time-sync) and ensure reliable data acquisition, synchronization, and logging.
• Debug and test embedded systems in lab and field conditions; own root-cause analysis and fixes.
• Create and maintain integration documentation and support materials for customers/partners.
• Support customer trials and qualification testing, including onsite/remote technical support.
• Translate customer feedback into clear technical requirements and improvements for the product roadmap.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded systems

STM32

Linux

Sensor integration

Diagnostics

Tools

STM32 drivers

Linux tools

MAVLink

ROS/ROS 2

Job description

KEF Robotics is working on exciting new projects—and we’re growing our engineering team. We’re seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who can solve complex software and hardware challenges, collaborate directly with customers, and turn real-world requirements into reliable, field-ready solutions.

LOCATION

On Site

Pittsburgh, PA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

Full Time

What you're responsible for

• Develop and maintain firmware for embedded devices, from early prototypes to production deployment.
• Validate visual navigation payloads, including: payload architecture and integration; calibration, setup, and test procedures; field-ready configuration and troubleshooting
• Implement low-level drivers and hardware interfaces.
• Integrate sensors (IMU/cameras/time-sync) and ensure reliable data acquisition, synchronization, and logging.
• Debug and test embedded systems in lab and field conditions; own root-cause analysis and fixes.
• Create and maintain integration documentation and support materials for customers/partners.
• Support customer trials and qualification testing, including onsite/remote technical support.
• Translate customer feedback into clear technical requirements and improvements for the product roadmap.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven track of hands-on firmware development experience for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with C++ and Python
• Solid experience with STM32 ecosystem, writing or modifying drivers
• Experience in robotics and troubleshooting embedded systems in real time (timestamps synchronization, sensor issues).
• Experience with custom wire harnessing
• Comfortable working with Linux tools for dev/test.
• Strong attention to detail (calibration steps, reproducible tests, clean release practices).
• Empathetic and collaborative team player

Bonus Skills

• Experience with computer vision / visual-inertial systems (camera/IMU pipelines, calibration concepts)
• Drone piloting experience
• Familiarity with MAVLink and PX4, Ardupilot, INAV, or other autopilot software
• Familiarity with ROS / ROS 2 (Robot Operating System)

KEF Robotics would be a great fit for you if you

• Are self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Love a team that truly cares about what they do and how they do it
• Can travel up tp 30% of your time

Why others have joined KEF

• To be the best in the world at a new emerging technology
• To be surrounded by the smartest, most passionate people
• To work in an environment that values work/life balance and mental health

What we offer

• A kickass office in Pittsburgh, PA with off-street free parking
• Competitive salary & equity
• Medical Benefits
• 401(k) match
• Flexible hours & vacation policy