Robotics Firmware Engineer — Real-Time Embedded Systems

Mind Robotics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mind Robotics in Palo Alto, California is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for robotic systems. The ideal candidate will work on writing production-quality firmware, configuring microcontroller peripherals, and integrating sensors into real-time pipelines.

Candidates should have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and demonstrate experience in building firmware for physical systems. Expertise in C/C++, RTOS, and embedded communication protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience building firmware for real physical systems such as robots or motors.
• Fluency in C/C++ and/or Rust for embedded targets.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain production-quality firmware in C/C++ or Rust.
• Configure microcontroller peripherals to interface with sensors and actuators.
• Triage and debug complex interactions between firmware and hardware.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Embedded communication protocols

Hardware debugging

Education

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Mind Robotics in Palo Alto, California is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for robotic systems. The ideal candidate will work on writing production-quality firmware, configuring microcontroller peripherals, and integrating sensors into real-time pipelines.

Candidates should have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and demonstrate experience in building firmware for physical systems. Expertise in C/C++, RTOS, and embedded communication protocols is essential.