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Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Interface at Agility Robotics
Hybrid- Any Office (Fremont, CA, Salem, OR, or Pittsburgh, PA)Full-timeSoftware EngineeringPosted about 2 months ago
Apply with PipelineAbout the Role
<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><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About The Role</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Agility Robotics is building the future of work through humanoid robots that operate in human environments. In this position you will be developing the low-level software that powers our state-of-the art humanoid robots, constantly improving the robustness, diagnostics, and safety of our system. You will also be on the front-line of robot development, building up brand-new prototypes and working with highly cross-functional teams to transform piles of parts into functional, testable systems.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About The Work</strong></span></h2>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to the C++ software stack that powers our robots, interfacing with OS drivers and hardware to enable high-bandwidth, low-latency control</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;">Debug complex cross-domain problems and integrate learned failure modes into improved diagnostics and error reporting</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Integrate diverse computing systems through a variety of communication media: such as Wifi, networking, serial, industrial fieldbus</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Write performant, well-tested, maintainable, and well-documented C++ software</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About You</strong></span></h2>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">MS in robotics, computer science, or related field with 2-3 years industry experience (or BS with 5+ years industry experience)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Skilled at writing modern C++ (17, 20)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of best practices for writing performant and maintainable software</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proficient in using and programming for recent Linux systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience writing and debugging software for hardware-in-the-loop systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience debugging cross-domain (i.e. electrical, mechanical and software) problems with electro-mechanical systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing with other team members</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Authorization to work in the USA</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Bonus Points</strong></span></h2>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with implementation of automation fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, CAN, Profinet, etc. EtherCAT is highly desirable</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 writing C++ code for embedded systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with electronic circuit debugging tools (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of brushless electric motors and motor control</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of networking protocols and network configuration in a Linux environment (i.e. systemd / networkd)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with 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>
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<p><em style="font-size: 14px;" data-stringify-type="italic">This is a hybrid role based out of one of our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.</em></p>
<p><em style="font-size: 14px;" data-stringify-type="italic"><em>The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.</em></em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$175,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$273,000 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>
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<li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Includes a 6% company match.</li>
<li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Company stock options.</li>
<li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </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"> </span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li>
<li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li>
<li><strong>Time Off:</strong>
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<li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li>
<li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li>
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<li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </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"> </span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li>
<li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li>
<li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li>
<li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Provided for eligible roles.</li>
<li><strong>Annual Discretionary Bonus:</strong> Provided for eligible roles.</li>
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<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>
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<p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p>
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