Senior Firmware Engineer

Boston Dynamics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on developing cutting-edge safety firmware for advanced robotics. In this pivotal role, you will engage in the full firmware development lifecycle, from concept through production. Collaborating with talented engineers, you will tackle exciting challenges while contributing to the integration of hardware and software. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in embedded systems and firmware development, making a significant impact on the future of robotics. If you are passionate about technology and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of firmware development experience required.
• Strong skills in C and C++ programming essential.
• Experience with embedded systems and debugging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safety firmware for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve development processes.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Embedded Systems

Debugging

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

STM32 Microcontrollers

Embedded Development Tools

FPGA Development

Job description

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We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Senior Firmware Engineers to join our Atlas, Spot and Stretch teams here at Boston Dynamics. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge safety firmware solutions for advanced robots. You will be involved in the full firmware development lifecycle, from concept to production, and will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented team of engineers. Although prior expertise with safety firmware is not required for this role, you will be expected to learn and develop safety firmware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement safety firmware for embedded systems for a wide variety of components.
• Write clean, efficient, well-tested and maintainable code in C and C++.
• Drive firmware development through the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/software interfaces and ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the team's development processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems and firmware development.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience driving firmware development through the full lifecycle.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems concepts, including numerical representation, memory management, state machines, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar architectures.
• Proficiency in using basic embedded development tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.
  
  

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with motor control software and actuator systems.
• Experience with Aurix microcontroller architecture.
• Functional Safety experience with standards such as IEC 62304/IEC 61508/ISO 26262/MISRA C
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and best practices for embedded systems.
• Experience with FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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