Staff Firmware Architect – Robotics (C++, Embedded)

Agility Robotics; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 6% company match

Equity options

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible and unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to design and develop robust firmware for advanced robots. The candidate will collaborate with a multi-discipline team, ensuring firmware architecture aligns with hardware capabilities. The role requires a BS in a relevant field and 10+ years of industry experience, especially in C++ programming and embedded systems. Benefits include a 6% 401(k) match, company stock options, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the industry.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts.
• Experience with performance testing and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Plan robot firmware architecture and design subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure production-ready designs.
• Write maintainable and well-documented C++ code.

Skills

C++ programming

Modern C++ (17, 20)

Linux-based development

FreeRTOS or similar

Technical communication skills

Embedded systems development

Education

BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

EtherCAT

ARM systems

Jira

Git

Job description

A leading robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to design and develop robust firmware for advanced robots. The candidate will collaborate with a multi-discipline team, ensuring firmware architecture aligns with hardware capabilities. The role requires a BS in a relevant field and 10+ years of industry experience, especially in C++ programming and embedded systems. Benefits include a 6% 401(k) match, company stock options, and flexible PTO.