Firmware Manager

Energize Group; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agility Robotics in Fremont, CA seeks a Firmware Manager to help drive the low-level sensor network, power management, and real-time control for our robot platforms. You will design and optimize the C++ firmware and contribute to architecture decisions.

This role combines firmware development with hardware interaction, using EtherCAT and CAN, FreeRTOS, and ARM-based targets. You will work hybrid from the Fremont office, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience
• Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
• Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
• Experience with best practices for writing performant and maintainable software
• Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment
• Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
• Ability to verbally communicate technical information effectively

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot's low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
• Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT and CAN
• Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications
• Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware
• Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code

Skills

Modern C++ (C++17/20)

FreeRTOS

ARM embedded C++

Linux development

CAN/EtherCAT

Unit testing (GTest)

Python

Schematics/PCB reading

Communication skills

Git/Jira/CI/CD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

EtherCAT

CAN

FreeRTOS

GTest

Git

Jira

ARM

Python

CI/CD

Job description

We are currently partnered with Agility Robotics to help them secure a Firmware Manager. This role we be on a Hybrid basis working out of their new Fremont office in the Bay Area. (H1B transfers available)

About The Work:

• Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot's low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems
• Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT and CAN
• Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications
• Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware
• Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code

About You:

• BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience
• Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)
• Experience using FreeRTOS or similar
• Experience with best practices for writing performant and maintainable software
• Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment
• Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
• Ability to verbally communicate technical information effectively

Preferred to have:

• Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, etc. EtherCAT is highly desirable
• Experience writing embedded C++ for ARM systems
• Experience developing real-time or low-latency systems
• Experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing frameworks for embedded systems
• Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis
• Proficiency in Python (3.6+)
• Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)
• Familiarity with using AI in coding a plus