Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Fruition Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in California is seeking a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware development for advanced robotic platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in embedded development with ARM microcontrollers and a strong grasp of hardware/software interactions. This role involves driving component development from prototype to iteration, contributing to system-level reliability and performance. Join a mission-driven engineering team and build impactful robotics solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded development experience, including board bring-up and low-level debugging.
• Strong experience with ARM microcontrollers and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Solid understanding of digital electronics and hardware/software interactions.

Responsibilities

• Own firmware bring-up for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Develop embedded applications for motion control, power systems, telemetry, and safety-critical features.
• Write reliable, maintainable C/C++ firmware.

Skills

Embedded development experience

Experience with ARM microcontrollers

Familiarity with communication protocols

Understanding of digital electronics

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Fruition Group

Embedded Software Engineer – Robotics (Senior/Staff Level)

We’re partnered with a pioneering robotics company solving large-scale logistics challenges through advanced automation. As they continue to scale, they’re hiring a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware development across multiple robotic platforms.

This role is perfect for someone who loves building at the intersection of hardware and software - and wants to see their work come to life in physical, high-impact products.

What You’ll Do

• Own firmware bring-up for ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., Cortex‑M)
• Develop embedded applications for motion control, power systems, telemetry, and safety‑critical features
• Write reliable, well‑structured C/C++ firmware with long‑term maintainability in mind
• Work closely with electrical and systems engineers on hardware bring‑up, schematic reviews, and hands‑on debugging
• Drive embedded components from prototype through validation, release, and iteration
• Contribute to system‑level reliability, safety, and performance

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of embedded development experience, including board bring‑up and low‑level debugging
• Strong experience with ARM microcontrollers and embedded communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
• Solid understanding of digital electronics and hardware/software interactions
• Comfort operating with autonomy and high ownership in fast-moving environments

Bonus Experience

• RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or Embedded Linux on constrained systems
• Motor control, power/battery systems, or robotics
• Background in safety‑critical systems and fault‑tolerant design
• Startup or advanced R&D experience

If you’re excited about building real robots that solve real-world challenges and want to work with a seasoned, mission-driven engineering team, we’d love to chat.

Apply now.