Staff Firmware Engineer at Agility Robotics

<div class="content-intro"><p>Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About The Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to plan robot firmware architecture, design subsystems, and develop robust and reliable firmware for our full line of robots.&nbsp; In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-discipline team of engineers to understand the unique requirements for our products and play a key role in ensuring that we have robot designs that are robust and production-ready.&nbsp; You will also serve as the bridge between hardware and higher level robot control algorithms by documenting interfaces and providing support to other engineers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About The Work:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to the C++ firmware architecture that drives our robot’s low-level sensor network, controls, and power management systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop the firmware communication layer utilizing EtherCAT and CAN</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Write firmware for the hardware abstraction layer, peripheral drivers, and applications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems dealing with the integration of software and hardware</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About You:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience writing modern C++ (17, 20)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience using FreeRTOS or similar</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with best practices for writing performant and maintainable software</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with a Linux-based development environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to verbally communicate technical information effectively</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred to have:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, etc. EtherCAT is highly desirable</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience writing embedded C++ for ARM systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing real-time or low-latency systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing frameworks for embedded systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with unit testing such as with GTest and coverage analysis</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in Python (3.6+)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with standard agile and software development processes (issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration and deployment)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with using AI in coding a plus</span></li> </ul> <p>This a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA office.</p> <p><em>The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$194,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$252,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em>In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Company stock options.</li> <li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li><strong>Benefit Start Date:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Provided for eligible roles.</li> <li><strong>Annual Discretionary Bonus:</strong> Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.&nbsp; We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.&nbsp; If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.&nbsp; To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Apply Now: <a href="https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us" target="_blank">https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us</a></p></div>