Expert Haptics Firmware Engineer: Real-Time Motion & Feel

Hark, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hark, Inc. is seeking an embedded engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. This role involves developing motion control firmware for haptic systems, emphasizing user interaction quality. You will collaborate with design teams to ensure the product delivers outstanding experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in firmware development, especially in C and C++, and a strong understanding of actuator control techniques. We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $300,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of firmware experience in C and C++.
• Hands-on experience with PID, feed-forward, and FOC techniques.
• Ability to analyze data quickly using Python or similar scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Write real-time firmware for motion and haptic systems.
• Tune controllers based on actuator behavior.
• Work closely with design partners to finalize the product experience.

Skills

Firmware development in C/C++

Motor or actuator control techniques

Measurement automation with scripting

Clear written communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

I2C, SPI, I2S protocols

Job description

Hark, Inc. is seeking an embedded engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. This role involves developing motion control firmware for haptic systems, emphasizing user interaction quality. You will collaborate with design teams to ensure the product delivers outstanding experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in firmware development, especially in C and C++, and a strong understanding of actuator control techniques. We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $300,000 annually based on experience.