Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Robotics Motion Control

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to power robotic lifting systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for large electromechanical machines.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and safety in real-time control, with a hybrid work model in the Boston area. Candidates should have strong C/C++/Python and motion-control experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing software for electromechanical products in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with controls, brushless DC motors, and motion control systems.
• Familiar with embedded interfaces CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.
• Ability to read complex technical documentation and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for robotic lift systems, with focus on performance, reliability, and safety.
• Work with hardware engineers to integrate software with electrical and mechanical components.
• Create and optimize control algorithms for precise, efficient lifting operations.
• Develop real-time control, feedback, and sensor-integration software.
• Test and debug to ensure robust, reliable operation.
• Maintain clear documentation across design, development, and testing.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Controls

Motion control

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Tools

Embedded tools

Schematic reading

Job description

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to power robotic lifting systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for large electromechanical machines.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and safety in real-time control, with a hybrid work model in the Boston area. Candidates should have strong C/C++/Python and motion-control experience.