Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid + Equity

RISE Robotics; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental & Life insurance

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Hybrid schedule

Weekly lunch

Free parking

Union Square location

Job summary

Rise Robotics is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Somerville, MA, to lead the software powering our robotic lifting solutions. This hybrid role involves cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure performance and safety of embedded systems.

You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++ and Python, optimize real-time control, and contribute to algorithm development for precise motion control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electromechanical product software development in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems.
• Ability to read datasheets, schematics, and production diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and deliver robust, well-documented software modules.

Responsibilities

• Embedded Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robotic lift systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety.
• System Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with the platform's electrical and mechanical components.
• Algorithm Development: Create and optimize control algorithms for precise and efficient robotic lifting operations.
• Real-time Systems: Develop and implement software for real-time control, feedback systems, and sensor integration.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing of software to identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and robust operation.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, development, and testing processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Motion control

Embedded software

Tools

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Job description

Rise Robotics is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Somerville, MA, to lead the software powering our robotic lifting solutions. This hybrid role involves cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure performance and safety of embedded systems.

You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++ and Python, optimize real-time control, and contribute to algorithm development for precise motion control.