Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer - C++ for Robotics, Hybrid

Energize Group; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Energize Group is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer in Fremont, CA, on a hybrid schedule. You will help shape the C++ firmware for robot sensors, power management, and real-time controls, with direct hands-on testing and debugging.

You’ll work with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust embedded software for ARM-based devices, implements hardware interfaces, and ensures maintainable code with unit testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience.
• Proficient in modern C++ (C++17/20) and Linux-based development.
• Experience with FreeRTOS or similar real-time OS and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture for robot sensor networks, controls, and power management.
• Develop firmware communication layers using EtherCAT and CAN.
• Write firmware for hardware abstraction layer, drivers, and applications.
• Perform real-time hardware testing with benchtop equipment like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve software/hardware integration challenges.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++17/20)

FreeRTOS

Linux development

Hardware-software integration

Reading schematics

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

GTest

Jira

Git

CI/CD

Python

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

EtherCAT

CAN

Job description

Energize Group is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer in Fremont, CA, on a hybrid schedule. You will help shape the C++ firmware for robot sensors, power management, and real-time controls, with direct hands-on testing and debugging.

You’ll work with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust embedded software for ARM-based devices, implements hardware interfaces, and ensures maintainable code with unit testing and documentation.