Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Motion Control

RISE® Robotics; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work options

Free lunch

Free parking

Job summary

RISE Robotics in Somerville, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain software powering our robotic lifting systems. You will collaborate with hardware, controls, and application teams to deliver safe, reliable real-time software.

The role emphasizes motion control, CAN/SPI/I2C/UART, and robust documentation, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to impact large-scale industrial automation.

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 and understand complex technical literature such as datasheets, schematics, and production process diagrams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++/Python

Motion control systems

Real-time software

CAN SPI I2C UART

Tools

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Job description

RISE Robotics in Somerville, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain software powering our robotic lifting systems. You will collaborate with hardware, controls, and application teams to deliver safe, reliable real-time software.

The role emphasizes motion control, CAN/SPI/I2C/UART, and robust documentation, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to impact large-scale industrial automation.