Staff Embedded Engineer - Rust

Watney; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watney is looking for an Embedded Engineer to enhance the capabilities of their robotic systems in San Francisco, California. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and ML teams, designing dependable systems while iterating quickly across a broad software landscape.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for embedded software development and experience shipping production code. The role offers the chance to work on innovative technologies and contribute to a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development for robotic systems.
• Familiarity with integrating hardware and software across multiple components.
• Ability to work with diverse sensor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive capabilities of robot systems with embedded software.
• Manage automated hardware integration tests across embodiments.
• Work on pathOS and support new sensor prototypes.

Skills

Embedded software development

Production code deployment

Electromechanical systems

Electrical engineering knowledge

CPU ISAs

Tools

Tock OS

Ferrocene

Hubris

Job description

About the Role

At Watney, Embedded Engineers drive the fundamental capabilities of our robot systems. Working with our mechanical, electrical, and ML teams across new sensor modalities and embodiments, you’ll help set a new high watermark for system reliability and safety.

We’re looking for someone irrationally enthusiastic about embedded software development. You should be equally comfortable making long‑term architectural bets, designing dependable systems, and iterating quickly across a large software surface.

What You’ll Do

• Work with CMs / OEMs on specification discovery, board development, and embedded software updates across our hardware stack
• Bring up and manage automated hardware integration tests (HIL) across embodiments
• Work on pathOS, our generalized embedded Rust operating system supporting mainboard PCBs and actuators
• Work with our ML and mechanical team to prototype / validate new sensors

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Have shipped production code to millions of devices
• Worked with electromechanical systems or cameras / optics (electrically, mechanically, or in software)
• Worked with Tock OS, Ferrocene, Hubris, or similar in a professional environment
• Have working knowledge of electrical engineering and either FOC or RF
• Have strong opinions on CPU ISAs

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. At Watney Robotics, we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, and we make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential. If you’re passionate about robotics but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!